The rebels, known as contras, usually operate deep in the mountains, far from the roads, and are always alert to ambush.

In that respect he resembles his rebels, known for their reluctance to explain themselves.

Instead, most of the money was used to support the Nicaraguan rebels, known as contras, with weapons and other military supplies.

With the rebels known to be advancing, his absence from this city was seen by many as a sign of imminent defeat, at least here.

Television news broadcasts had shown identifiable American weapons in the hands of the rebels, known as contras.

The local people give food to the rebels, known as contras, and care for their wounded.

The rebels, known as piquets, were armed with long pikes (from which they derived their name).

The rebels, known as the New Forces, have rejected the plan and withdrawn from the power-sharing government.

This image is essential to the Administration's case in Congress for continued aid to the rebels known as contras.

That argument can then be used to support the Administration's request for $270 million in new aid for the rebels, known as contras.