Now the General Accounting Office finds that much of the money went into the pockets of Liberian officials.

This week, however, some Liberian officials offered different interpretations.

Liberian officials say they lack hard currency to pay overseas creditors.

Liberian officials admit they violate the sanctions.

The report further suggests that a travel ban similar to one imposed on senior Liberian officials by the United States should be applied by all nations.

The Liberian officials were seated in plush business class seats while the players were back in the economy section.

Liberian officials countered with an unprecedented offer: they would pay their debt, not from Government coffers but from the pockets of citizens.

Liberian officials said the rebels were staging an invasion.

If sanctions are imposed, the travel ban on Mr. Taylor would extend to his family and other Liberian officials.

Trying to Stay in Power "Despite all that Doe committed himself to, he isn't showing any inclination now to cooperate," a Liberian official said.