1.   With both in the Peninsula, however, the insurgents would have a major advantage.

2.   But the insurgents do have some things going for them.

3.   In most of the races where challengers are making strong runs at incumbent senators, the insurgents have the resources to keep the contests close until the end.

4.   A rebel commander who gave his name only as Sokoli told local media in neighboring Kosovo that the insurgents had no intention of surrendering.

5.   Adding potential complications to the mission, the Macedonian government claimed Wednesday that the insurgents have an arsenal vastly greater than previously estimated.

6.   But the insurgents have had little contact with the opposition parties in the capital.

7.   Earlier Wednesday, a rebel commander who gave his name only as Sokoli told local media in Kosovo that the insurgents had no intention of surrendering.

8.   Envoy Robert Frowick suggested the insurgents had little choice.

9.   Karaha on Friday said insurgents have enough weapons to keep fighting until the government is toppled.

10.   Muslim insurgents have a strong foothold in the Blida region, which is also the site of a major army garrison.