31.   Washington is also concerned by reports that military guards had been posted at the homes of opposition candidates, the statement said.

32.   Washington is also concerned by reports that military guards have been posted at the homes of opposition candidates, Burns said.

33.   It is also concerned by reports of armed child soldiers in the Kirotshe area between the Mugunga and Katale camps.

34.   Shelly said that the United States was also concerned by reports that the Burmese government was forcing citizens to act as porters for the military.