1.   At that time, the government forces maintained only six military garrisons in the department.

2.   Campesinos are hard hit by the economic crisis and government forces have deliberately destroyed the livelihood of many subsistence farming families.

3.   Government forces began dropping bombs on rebel positions.

4.   Government forces destroyed military positions and captured enemy soldiers.

5.   Government forces have made spectacular gains, only to lose back territory to lightning Tiger offensives.

6.   Government forces have managed to subdue the rebels.

7.   Government forces have retaken control of the city.

8.   Government forces immediately took punitive action against the rebels.