1.   And so now heavily armed South African soldiers have been serving as body guards, trailing top Burundian officials in restaurants, hotels and government ministries.

2.   Burundian officials said some of those Interahamwe militia fighters had infiltrated Burundi from bases in Congo.

3.   Although Burundian officials say the sanctions are crippling the economy, Buyoya has refused to step down, saying his policies are restoring security in the country.

4.   And Burundian officials continue to woo neighboring countries in an effort to remove or circumvent the sanctions.

5.   Burundian military officials have accused the refugees of aiding the rebels.

6.   Burundian officials claim rebel groups operate from U.N.-run refugee camps in Tanzania, just south of the Burundian border.

7.   Burundian officials have a more cynical reason for thinking the embargo will not be lifted.

8.   Burundian officials have called for his removal, and diplomats have said Faguy is ineffective.

9.   Burundian officials say the camps serve as rebel bases and recruiting centers.

10.   Burundian officials accused the refugees of aiding Burundian Hutu rebels, and Rwandan officials accused extremists of preventing the refugees from returning home voluntarily.