21.   This would violate a ceasefire forged with the MILF last year in which both sides agreed to open formal peace talks.

22.   Though the grand plan could crumble with the first shot that violates the ceasefire, the White House is optimistic.

23.   Izetbegovic accused the Serbs of repeatedly violating the ceasefire, which runs out at the end of April, notably by targeting Bihac where fighting has continued since November.

24.   Misuari threatened to pull out of the talks if the army failed to explain the clash, which he said violated a ceasefire.

25.   MNLF chairman Misuari earlier threatened to boycott the talks because of the clash between MNLF and government forces, accusing the government of violating a ceasefire.

26.   Peace talks with the group were temporarily suspended last month amid accusations the MILF violated a ceasefire signed last year.

27.   Russian military sources accused Chechen separatist fighters of violating a ceasefire reached last week, saying their attacks left six injured overnight, ITAR-TASS reported Monday.

28.   Russian forces are continuing to accuse the Chechen separatists of violating the ceasefire.

29.   Serb assembly leader Momcilo Krajisnik, quoted by the SRNA news agency, for his part accused Bosnian Croat forces of violating the ceasefire.

30.   Talks had been in the balance as both sides accused each other of violating the ceasefire.