11.   The Tamil Tigers and government forces have been observing a truce since February as Norway tries to broker peace on the island.

12.   Last year Indian forces had been observing a short-lived unilateral ceasefire against the militants.

13.   King said the US and Afghan forces had been observing the compound for some time before the enemy forces moved towards their defensive positions.

14.   Our forces have observed such activities near the administrative line separating Kosovo from the rest of Serbia.