The new leadership differed from the old leadership in its ideas and actions.

As it turned out, it was impossible with the old leadership.

The old leadership, confused and disorganised, soon gave in; none of them later played a significant political role.

But the candidates who may have the best shot could come not from the older leadership but from the ranks of their children.

With the passing of the old leadership, old ideas have suddenly been challenged.

Some also say the Americans have left too many members of the old leadership in place.

Activists from the old Communist leadership were trying to stir up people with promises of a better life when they came back into power.

Many legislators said they were relieved that with the old leadership and its problems out of the way, they could focus on legislative issues.

"If the old leadership fails on the rallies, then I have a real problem, because they are so vulnerable," he added.

Another theory claims it was an internal army affair led by younger officers against the older leadership.