1.   At least five South African soldiers died in sometimes fierce fighting and sniper fire throughout the capital, which was gripped by anarchy.

2.   Military officials in Pretoria reported that five soldiers were killed in sometimes fierce fighting and sniper fire throughout the capital, which was gripped by anarchy.

3.   Though rebels had formed their own local councils to oversee their regions, anarchy still gripped the south as armed gangs looted and robbed.

4.   Though rebels have formed their own local councils to oversee their regions, anarchy still gripped the south as armed gangs looted and robbed.

5.   Though rebels have formed their own local councils, anarchy still gripped the south as armed gangs looted and robbed.

6.   As anarchy gripped the country, President Sali Berisha and Prime Minister Bashkim Fino formally appealed to Europe for military help restore order, state-run television reported.