11.   A military official said a group of bandits were also stopping vehicles with election materials from reaching Tugaya town, also in Lanao del Sur.

12.   At least one temporary bridge erected to reach those towns was washed away when rivers rose again Thursday, local media reported.

13.   At least six U.S. military helicopters were to carry relief supplies today and help rescuers reach towns cut off by flooding, downed bridges and debris-choked roads.

14.   But it was not immediately clear when food and other aid would reach the devastated town.

15.   But they never reached the town.

16.   Fear of Serb police has kept villagers away from main roads as they try to reach other towns for supplies.

17.   Fighting between ECOMOG forces, former junta soldiers and their rebel allies was hampering the ability of aid groups to reach the town.

18.   For months, Serbs have blocked convoys from reaching the town, leaving both peacekeepers and civilians short on food and fuel.

19.   He said fighting in the region was hampering the ability of aid groups to reach the town.

20.   He said the last UNHCR aid reached the town four weeks ago.