51. It said the mine had been planted by the Beja Congress, one of several opposition groups fighting the Sudanese government. 52. Local people and Hezbollah claimed the mine was planted by Israeli forces. 53. Local residents and Hezbollah, or Party of God, claimed the mine was planted by Israeli forces. 54. Local residents accuse Israel of planting the mine. 55. Local residents accused Israel of planting the mine. 56. Many mines were planted on roads closed during the worst of the clashes. 57. Mines were often planted under mango trees whose fruit and shade acted as a lure to potential victims, the ICRC said. 58. Military sources said that in a bid to delay government troop advances into rebel-held territory, the RUF was planting anti-personnel mines. 59. Military spokesman Lt. Col. Isaie Nibizi said the mine had been planted by Hutu rebels. 60. Military officials believe the mine was planted by Tamil rebels and could have been aimed at naval vessels, Munasinghe said. |