1.   Bizima Karaha, a rebel leader, said the rebels will not sign a ceasefire before an agreement is reached on direct political negotiations with Kabila.

2.   But the rebel army face the struggle alone - former allies have signed ceasefires with the military government.

3.   Congolese rebels were reported to be willing to sign a ceasefire after leaders of nations backing both sides in the Congo civil war met Monday.

4.   During the past eight years, the military government has used a combination of force and economic incentives to induce many war-weary rebel armies to sign ceasefires.

5.   Most have now signed ceasefires, but some resistance and military campaigns continue.

6.   Several of the groups have already signed ceasefires with the Burmese and are attending the military-run constitutional convention in Rangoon.

7.   The government of Sudan and rebels fighting in the south of the country signed a ceasefire Saturday for the disputed Nuba Mountains region.

8.   The Karennis signed a ceasefire with the government earlier this year, but fighting has resumed.

9.   The rebels and pro-government militias signed a ceasefire on Tuesday and agreed to start disarming their fighters.

10.   Half-starved Angolans have been trickling out of the bush for the seven weeks since the ceasefire was signed.