1.   But some church-state separatists say that turning a prison over to a faith-based group has inherent problems.

2.   Moscow claims Chechnya as a part of Russia, while the separatists say they have won the right to be independent.

3.   Separatists say Quebec will continue to use the Canadian dollar and negotiate an economic partnership with Canada.

4.   The separatists say that if they win, they will ask Quebecers to decide their future in a referendum.

5.   This can only be achieved through independence, separatists say.

6.   Akila, who only used one name, died during the offensive that the military launched last month on the rebel stronghold of Jaffna city, the separatists said.

7.   But even the separatists say East Timor is not ready to break away immediately.

8.   But the separatists said the Swiss meeting would merely be exploratory to decide whether to resume fuller talks.

9.   But the separatists said they were prepared for war, if necessary.

10.   But the separatists say they could declare independence unilaterally at any point if the federal government refuses to negotiate in good faith.