1.   The armies of six other countries in the region now operate on Congolese soil, and regional war could break out anytime.

2.   Uganda and Rwanda are threatened by rebels who find sanctuary on Congolese soil.

3.   It suggests September or November as possible dates for the complete withdrawal of foreigners from Congolese soil.

4.   Kabila has refused a cease-fire so far, saying it is impossible with Rwandan and Ugandan troops on Congolese soil.

5.   Meanwhile, Kabila has accused Rwanda and Uganda of sponsoring the month-long rebellion against him and demanded their withdrawal from Congolese soil.

6.   President Laurent Kabila has accused Rwanda and Uganda of sponsoring the month-long rebellion against him, and demands their withdrawal from Congolese soil.

7.   Rwanda and Uganda have admitted their soldiers are on Congolese soil, partly to defend their borders from their own anti-government rebels based in the Congo.

8.   Rwanda and Uganda, which back the rebels, have admitted sending troops onto Congolese soil.

9.   Rwanda denies it has troops on Congolese soil.

10.   The government is demanding the withdrawal of all Rwandan and Uganda troops from Congolese soil before the rebels will be permitted a safe retreat.