1.   No rebel group has claimed responsibility for planting the explosives in the van.

2.   The Hawiye clan, which dominates the rebel group currently threatening Mr Barre, is not thought to be vengeful.

3.   The rebel group successfully ambushed a regiment of American reinforcements.

4.   The village has been the target of frequent raids by rebel groups.

5.   The town has been under attack by rebel groups for a week now.

6.   The main rebel groups have agreed to join in a meeting to set up a transitional government.

7.   Skirmishes broke out between rebel groups.

8.   Rebel groups are skirmishing with military forces.

9.   A rebel group attempted to seize power.