91.   The reports could not be independently confirmed, but a resident of Lubumbashi said that rebels were exchanging gunfire with Zairian soldiers in the city.

92.   The rebels are believed to include tribes loyal to ex-dictator Idi Amin Dada, former Zairian soldiers and Rwandan Hutu militiamen.

93.   The residents, who were afraid to be further identified, said no Zairian soldiers could be seen in the town on Tuesday.

94.   The security official denied that foreigners seen in uniform alongside Zairian soldiers in city of Kisangani, from where the offensive is being staged, are mercenaries.

95.   The statement did not mention casualties among Zairian soldiers.

96.   The United Nations evacuated four aid workers shortly before Zairian soldiers surrounded their compound in eastern Zaire Friday and barred at least six of their colleagues from leaving.

97.   There were unconfirmed reports one Zairian soldier was killed.

98.   The United Nations evacuated four aid workers shortly before Zairian soldiers surrounded their compound in eastern Zaire Friday and barred at least six other aid workers from leaving.

99.   The Zairian rebels, who want to oust President Mobutu Sese Seko, began fighting Rwandan Hutu extremists and Zairian soldiers five weeks ago.

100.   They also have joined Zairian soldiers in attacking Zairian rebels.