11.   The government, which has downplayed Muslim militant violence, did not report the massacre.

12.   The massacre was reported the following day.

13.   The massacre was reported by Algerian radio, but there was no immediate official confirmation.

14.   The official APS news agency reported the massacre on Friday, but provided no details.

15.   U.N. reports massacre in African country.

16.   Witnesses reported a massacre by Russian troops who opened fire on fleeing Chechen refugees, crushing their cars with armored personnel carriers and hunting down the wounded.

17.   But over the weekend no such massacres were reported.

18.   The Vatican newspaper reported the massacre on Thursday, saying it occurred after the rebels arrived in the town.

19.   Massacres are still reported regularly in Burundi, where the minority Tutsis hold the levers of power.

20.   Meanwhile, several witnesses have reported the massacre of refugees not far from the camp.