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Yersterday's government communique said 10 rebels were killed in the fighting and 26 people were wounded. There were 18 wounded in forces loyal to Defense Forces chief Noriega, three from the rebel forces and five civilians, it said.
The other two arrested members of the High Command were Col. Julio Ow Young and Col. Armando Palacios Gondola. Both had recently served as Defense Forces representatives when the Noriega-controlled government held talks with the civil opposition in August.
Defense Forces spokespeople were not available for comment on the arrests, according to those who answered phones at headquarters.
One report said the lower-level officers who rebelled were disgruntled over not being promoted. In their only communique, the rebels said they were discarding the entire high command. That communique was signed by a major and two captains.
The other 20 officers arrested ranged in rank from second lieutenant to captain. About 15 sergeants, corporals and enlisted men were also under arrest, the communique said.