But the inmates did not believe the warden, the hostages said.

The hostages said they did not want to be filmed and their request was ignored.

But the next morning brought what all the hostages said was the most terrifying moment.

"Excuse me, but I have to go, too," said another hostage, who was a man.

One hostage, an economist, said some of the hostage-takers did as well.

Sometimes, the hostages said, they were taunted by both word and deed.

The hostages said they were not molested by the soldiers after being captured.

But the hostages also said they resolved not to let the physical and emotion strain wear them down.

They began to disagree among themselves, and over time appeared to let down their guard, the hostages said.

"This was the greatest moment" as one hostage said.