31.   After initially declaring the hostilities over, the army reported that clashes continued Monday in at least two locations.

32.   After initially declaring the hostilities over, the army conceded Monday afternoon that clashes continued in at least two locations.

33.   Although Dudayev has been driven to a mountain hideout, nightly clashes continue between Russian and Chechen forces throughout the republic.

34.   Although the level of fighting has decreased since Serb forces drove the Kosovo Liberation Army from key strongholds this month, scattered clashes are continuing.

35.   Although Chechnya has been mostly quiet since Lebed signed a peace plan with the rebels last month, sporadic clashes continue.

36.   Although the latest peace plan, signed by Lebed last month, has largely held, sporadic clashes have continued.

37.   Although there has been no heavy fighting since the two sides signed a cease-fire agreement in December, sporadic clashes continue.

38.   Although there has been no heavy fighting in Tajikistan since the two sides signed a cease-fire agreement in December, sporadic clashes have continued in the former Soviet republic.

39.   Although Chechnya has been mostly quiet since the Lebed-rebel agreement was signed, sporadic clashes continue.

40.   Although there has been no heavy fighting in Tajikistan since the two sides signed a cease-fire agreement in December, sporadic clashes continue in the former Soviet republic.