1.   Separatist rebels have used terrorism to advance their cause in the region.

2.   The act freed for ever slaves used by rebels to aid or abet the insurrection of the states.

3.   The rebels are using money from the sale of drugs to buy weapons.

4.   Unconfirmed local sources claimed that the rebels had been using tourist convoys to transport weapons from Algeria.

5.   Aid group officials say the rebels have used the corridor to ship in arms and ammunition but might be willing to let in relief supplies for civilians.

6.   But instead of talking, the rebels have used the demilitarized zone to launch attacks, run drugs and hide kidnapping victims.

7.   But the rebels are using mines, smoke screens from oil-filled trenches and their knowledge of the city to slow the Russian attack.

8.   But the rebels used the zone to launch attacks and stash kidnapping victims while its leaders refused to negotiate.

9.   But these negotiations have yielded few results, and many Colombians believe the rebels have simply used the time to rearm and strengthen their forces.

10.   By the same token, the rebels could use Kisangani as a major forward base from which to attack western Congo and perhaps seize the capital.