91.   Both claim too that Liberians love them, although when asked, most civilians say they detest all faction leaders for the suffering the war has caused.

92.   Boroujerdi, the Iranian envoy, has met at least four anti-Taliban faction leaders.

93.   But faction leaders, who still control most of the country, oppose the new government.

94.   But a vote to strike the issue from the daily agenda, as recommended by faction leaders, failed Wednesday morning.

95.   But anti-government faction leaders with thousands of loyal gunmen still control of many Mogadishu neighborhoods.

96.   But Ato is working hard with other faction leaders to marginalize Aidid, the man they see as the biggest obstacle to peace and reconciliation.

97.   But it has little influence outside Mogadishu and is opposed by a number of faction leaders.

98.   But it has little influence outside the capital, Mogadishu, and faces opposition from a number of faction leaders.

99.   But Aidid, head of the Somali National Alliance, said Sunday that he and other faction leaders are now willing to negotiate with the new government.

100.   But many powerful faction leaders, including Yalahow, boycotted the process and oppose his interim government.