Already the rebels control more than half of the country.

But the rebels still control much of the city center.

The commander said the rebels control about 70 percent of that area.

The rebels already control most of the far eastern part of the country.

The Government admitted for the first time that the war was not going well; the rebels now control almost one-half of the country.

The rebels eventually controlled the capital, forcing the king to step down.

The rebels also control another major city, Korhogo, in the north.

The rebels met little resistance and controlled the region by January 15.

The rebels wanted not to reject but to control aspects of the foreign culture.

The rebels control their land, these officials said, because the Serbian forces have not pursued them.