41.   But the Zairian government may not be unified on this issue.

42.   But Western diplomats in recent weeks have said the Zairian government was desperate for a settlement to the fighting because the army was being badly beaten by the rebels.

43.   But some officials and analysts believe a rift exists in the Zairian government over the issue.

44.   De Charette had discussed the situation with Zairian government officials and had written to the families, with whom he will meet next week, the official said.

45.   Despite Rwandan calls for help, no one intervened, and the Zairian government received only a mild rebuke from international leaders.

46.   Disease experts from the United States and elsewhere arrive in a city where dozens have died from the virulent Ebola virus as the Zairian government further tightens quarantine restrictions.

47.   First, fleeing Zairian government soldiers tore through their villages.

48.   Fearing it would be left with a long-term refugee burden, the Zairian government kicked out some refugees in August.

49.   Goma appeared to have fallen Saturday to the Tutsi rebels who have swept through eastern Zaire in the past week, forcing Zairian government troops from their path.

50.   He also claimed an unspecified European country is financing mercenaries who are fighting with the Zairian government.