At the request of Nkunda's lawyers a preliminary hearing was held yesterday in Gisenyi,near the Congolese border.

VOA: standard.2009.04.18

"That's a preliminary communication, meaning we don't quite know the answer yet, but boy it looks like we are on to something big."

VOA: standard.2010.03.25

On Thursday, the International Criminal Court announced it was opening a preliminary investigation into the violence - a move hailed by French Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner.

VOA: standard.2009.10.16

The latest preliminary results were released as the Election Complaints Commission ordered a recount of votes from polling stations where it suspects fraud.

VOA: standard.2009.09.08

Preliminary,unofficial results indicated a strong showing by the centrist coalition led by Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki.

VOA: standard.2010.03.08

Voting continues for a second day Saturday and preliminary results are expected next week.

VOA: standard.2009.11.27

Preliminary results are expected in a few days.

VOA: standard.2009.11.28