The school district says by law it can't comment on the allegations being made against them.

News Corp has yet to issue a statement on the new allegations.

The Government has made no comment on the allegations, and international observers said it was too early to say if they were true.

The general could not be reached for comment on the allegations of corruption.

"The others would respect the moratorium on allegations because we fear for our lives."

The official line is that it remains Government policy never to comment on allegations of this nature.

"We have done extensive reporting on the allegations in the book," he said.

There was no action, diplomats said, not even a formal meeting on the allegations.

He would not comment on the allegations of wrongdoing in the department.

The Sun said the case will focus on allegations of narcotics distribution.