31.   Thai, Burmese troops exchange artillery fire.

32.   Student rebels said in interviews that Burmese troops also are crossing into Thailand to harass them and other refugees.

33.   The Burmese troops are refusing to pull back into Burma, claiming the area has yet to be demarcated, the official said.

34.   The Bangkok Post reported Sunday that Burmese troops fired on a Thai Aviation Department plane that flew near the island last Thursday.

35.   The deserters reported that Burmese troops were suffering from dysentery and eroding morale.

36.   The Burmese accused the Thais of harboring the insurgents, and cross-border raids by Burmese troops and their allies were frequent occurrences.

37.   The colonel quoted Burmese troops as saying the border closure was aimed at ensuring security for Burmese authorities visiting the frontier area.

38.   The KNU says Burmese troops fought alongside the guerrillas.

39.   The offensive has displaced thousands of Karen civilians and led to artillery exchanges between Thai and Burmese troops along the frontier.

40.   The rebels claim to have killed more than a hundred Burmese troops while sustaining only three casualties.