11.   The two warlords each control about half of Mogadishu.

12.   The two warlords seized the towns south and west of Dushanbe a week ago.

13.   The two warlords fell out last year.

14.   The two warlords and their allies have agreed to dismantle road blocks and confine their technicals to designated areas.

15.   The two warlords have said they will contest the presidential elections.

16.   Osman Atto has large farms around Mugambo, which has become a battle zone second only to the Somali capital Mogadishu between the two warlords.