72 bodies found floating in a river or in three mass graves inside Rifles ' compound . Discontent had been bubbling for years in the ranks of the BDR , who complained their army superiors dismissed their appeals for more pay , subsidized food and their requests to participate in United Nations peacekeeping operations -- which pay far more than what they make at home . Fifty of the dead were confirmed to be army officers . Standoff started Wednesday when Rifles troops rebelled against commanders . Comment:
72 bodies found floating in a river or in three mass graves inside Rifles ' compound . Fifty of the dead were confirmed to be army officers . Standoff started Wednesday when Rifles troops rebelled against commanders . Comment: