11.   Rebel forces launched cross-border raids.

12.   The government wants to avoid a long drawn-out war against the rebel forces.

13.   The President has been arrested, and the rebel forces are now in control.

14.   The rebel forces are in full retreat.

15.   The village was attacked by rebel forces.

16.   There was a fierce fight with rebel forces and several soldiers were killed.

17.   Well-organized rebel forces have succeeded in recapturing the town.

18.   Reports from Chad suggest that rebel forces are advancing on the capital.

19.   The rebel forces simply bypassed Zwedru on their way further south.