They describe his leadership as an important step forward for the rebel movement.
But today, the leadership of the two rebel movements went their separate ways.
"The leaders of the rebel movements do not control their decisions," he said.
The interim government was not recognized by the major rebel movements.
A year later, a rebel movement began against his government, and the neighboring countries have provided support to one side or the other.
Yet the real concern now is that the Albanians, in particular the rebel movement, will not sign up.
The Congress is in shaky alliance with four other rebel movements.
But some experts fear that the peace effort may be further complicated by a split within the rebel movement.
A rebel movement started last year by black Africans here brought the situation to a boil.
"There is no other way to find a justification for the rebel movement."