1.   Biamby, the army chief of staff, has also resigned, Haitian military officials said on Monday, but he did not attend the morning ceremony.

2.   A day later, Haitian officials say, Ms. Durocher Bertin was told of the conspiracy and offered protection by the government, though not by American troops.

3.   But Toussaint and other Haitian officials said that in fact they were violent gangsters who acted in the past as provocateurs on behalf of the military.

4.   Despite that official authorization, American soldiers ordered the pair out of the house, and forced them to leave over the protests of the frustrated Haitian official.

5.   Diplomats said both men died as a result of their wounds, but Haitian officials refused to confirm their deaths.

6.   Despite the threats, Haitian officials have refused to budge, and last week they began to swear in mayors and local council members.

7.   During those five days, administration officials said American military forces and Haitian officials investigated the allegations.

8.   For the same reason, they said, no network correspondent informed Haitian officials that the invasion was under way.

9.   Haitian officials had expressed concern that rogue elements on the force might be engaged in criminal activities.

10.   Haitian officials maintain that the fuel, most of which was donated by the United States, was being held up pending completed paperwork.