41.   Peacekeepers were meeting with a rebel delegation to work out the terms of demilitarization stipulated in the peace plan.

42.   Salva Kirr Magardit, the leader of the rebel delegation, told journalists later that assistance based on the outcome of the talks cannot be considered humanitarian but political.

43.   Rebel delegations have been present at a number of peace negotiations since August, but Kabila has refused to allow them to join the talks.

44.   Sankoh was given temporary leave from prison last month to meet with rebel commanders in Lome, and he remains with the rebel delegation.

45.   Rogers Soloman, the head of the rebel delegation, assured those present that his side was serious about peace.

46.   Separatist chief of staff Aslan Maskhadov headed the rebel delegation.

47.   Sources close to talks in Windhoek that will be hosted by Namibian President Sam Nujoma said a rebel delegation was also expected to arrive.

48.   SPLA commander Salva Kir heads the rebel delegation.

49.   The five member team will hold discussions with a rebel delegation on a cease-fire and rebuilding the war-ravaged northern province.

50.   The government had previously pledged not to interfere with the rebel delegation.