51.   He said he was concerned that Rwanda opposed the idea of the force but that Rwandan officials had assured him the soldiers would be allowed to transit the country.

52.   However, Rwandan officials were doubtful about the success of the U.N. mission.

53.   In Kigali, a senior Rwandan official, speaking on condition of anonymity, confirmed Zimbabwean planes had dropped bombs over Kalemie at the weekend but caused no casualties.

54.   In Nairobi, authorities confirmed they had arrested a second former Rwandan official but declined to give his name.

55.   In Kigali, Rwandan officials, whose troops are backing the rebels in southern and eastern Congo, denied the reports.

56.   It was not immediately possible to obtain comment from Rwandan officials or from rebel leaders.

57.   It was not immediately possible to contact Rwandan officials for comment.

58.   Kabila has claimed Ugandan and Rwandan troops are fighting alongside the rebels in Congo, but Rwandan officials have persistently denied this.

59.   Kambanda, the most senior Rwandan official in U.N. custody, was the first head of government ever convicted by an international tribunal.

60.   Kassesse, who, like Rwandan officials, opposes plans for international military intervention, says most refugees are already back in Rwanda.