21.   Minya province has become the main stronghold of the underground Jamaa Islamiya since August, after a police crackdown in neighbouring Asyut.

22.   Since the eastern provinces were captured when the rebels began their offensive about six months ago, Bandundu province has become the main source of food for Kinshasa.

23.   The Minya province has become a militant stronghold since the Jamma were chased out of neighbouring Asyut by police last autumn.