11.   But his happiness and relief are matched by constant fear and anxiety that he will be forced back into rebel ranks.

12.   But most newcomers in the rebel ranks still march back into the hills with the same clothes they wore when they fled Kosovo.

13.   Children were abducted and forced to fight in rebel ranks.

14.   Despite his bravado, Maskhadov admitted rebel ranks are thinning.

15.   Despite his bravado, Maskhadov admitted the rebel ranks were thinning.

16.   He claims some defectors have already joined the rebel ranks.

17.   He said the deserters were recently captured government soldiers who had been enlisted in the rebel ranks.

18.   His optimism contrasted with speculation in the Russian media about divisions within rebel ranks and reports that influential field commanders such Shamil Basayev were unhappy with the talks.

19.   His optimism contrasted with speculation in the Russian media about divisions within rebel ranks and reports that influential field commanders like Shamil Basayev were unhappy with the talks.

20.   Hutu rebels fighting the government have often turned guns against Hutu civilians for failing to provide shelter, money and men to the rebel ranks.