31.   Armed Forces spokesman Brig. Gen. Abdul Wahab Mokodongan warned a prolonged crisis could destabilize the country, particularly if people were provoked by speculation and rumors.

32.   Army commander Gen. Harold Bedoya said it was the work of terrorists trying to destabilize the country.

33.   As the post-Taliban administration attempts to exert control, it is concerned that the widespread presence of arms could further destabilize the country.

34.   Authorities now say that many of the returnees were former Hutu army soldiers and militia members responsible for the genocide and bent on destabilizing the country.

35.   Authorities say former Hutu soldiers and militiamen hid among the refugees and are bent on destabilizing the country.

36.   Authorities say Hutu rebels bent on destabilizing the country have mixed with returning civilians or continue to attack from forests across the border.

37.   Authorities suspect the rebels hid among people and are now trying to destabilize the country.

38.   Authorities say former Hutu soldiers and militiamen had hidden among the refugees and are bent on destabilizing the country.

39.   Authorities say rebels bent on destabilizing the country have mixed with civilians.

40.   Authorities now say that many of the returnees were former Hutu army soldiers and militia members responsible for the genocide and interested in destabilizing the country.