Three important deputies resigned their parliamentary posts.

As the clamor grew, the chief public prosecutor and his deputy both resigned.

His deputy in charge of security operations, John Yates, also resigned.

Its chief, Stephen R. Kappes, and his deputy resigned this month after a dispute with the new management team.

Mr. Kazannik's four top deputies also resigned.

It was also reported that another four deputies had resigned their seats when they were told that they would be identified by the commission.

Further deputies that were not willing to align with radical democratic left resigned their mandates or gave them up when asked to by their home governments.

"Your deputy resigned," Lou said, showing Mapes the pistol.

Nearly 130 deputies resigned in protest and the leading reform party is boycotting the elections.

The deputies in question must now renounce all party affiliation or resign their posts.