1.   There has been fighting reported between alliance factions in the northern city of Mazar e Sharif and many country roads are still prey to bandits and murderers.

2.   It was the first heavy fighting reported by the government since early August shortly after a cease-fire arranged by former U.S. President Jimmy Carter expired.

3.   It was the first heavy fighting reported by the government since early August, shortly after a cease-fire mediated by former President Carter expired.

4.   There was also fighting reported east of Bosanski Novi on the border with Croatia although Sarajevo was reported quiet.

5.   There was also fighting reported east of Bosanski Novi on the border with Croatia, according to the UN military expert in Zagreb.