The rebels opposed the timing, saying a free election was impossible while Russian troops are in Chechnya.

Many lower-ranking rebels also opposed concessions made by their commanders at the continuing peace talks.

In turn, the governments of Kenya and Uganda have supported rebels opposed to the Sudanese government.

The rebels opposed a Government program resettling Moslems from the plains to hilly land.

The plan could end foreign support for both the Nicaraguan Government and the rebels opposing it.

The rebels, who control the eastern two-thirds of the country, oppose the plan.

The French have proposed a nonmilitary "safe" zone, which the rebels oppose.

The rebels have opposed the last five national elections, often with violence.

Similarly, the rebels have opposed food going into major towns because they want to force the civilians into the countryside, which they largely control.

On 19 July 2012, during the Syrian civil war, rebels opposed to the Assad government succeeded in capturing the town.