11.   The insurgents say Vieira is corrupt.

12.   The insurgents said they decided to go along with the ban so that a third round of planned peace talks with the government would not be disrupted.

13.   The insurgents said they wanted to see a new government of experts installed before laying down arms.

14.   The insurgents say they are fighting for greater rights for the ethnic minority.

15.   In statements released for public consumption the insurgents said they would not negotiate with a government they see as corrupt and in collusion with drug dealers.

16.   Peace talks between the Philippine government and communist guerrillas have hit deadlock on human rights issues and have been halted, the insurgents said Monday.

17.   The insurgents have said aerial bombardments by Sri Lankan forces had reduced Kilinochchi to rubble.

18.   The insurgents have said aerial bombardments by Sri Lankan forces had reduced Kilinochchi to rubble with virtually every concrete structure damaged.