1.   The Convention had been established in the aftermath of the Second World War to protect civilians living under the control of occupying forces.

2.   He was asked what U N peace keepers were doing to protect Moslem civilians in the area.

3.   Amnesty says politely that the authorities have not answered serious questions about their failure to protect civilians at the time.

4.   And France said some officials from the interim administration had arrived in the safety zone set up by French troops to protect civilians.

5.   Annan issued a stinging demand that Israel honor its obligations under international law to protect civilians and let humanitarian relief organizations provide aid.

6.   Annan issued a stinging demand that Israel honor its obligations under international law to protect civilians and let relief organizations provide aid.

7.   At the very least, the security forces do extraordinarily little to protect civilians.

8.   Barghouti said the Palestinian leader had requested that the conflict not escalate only in order to protect civilians.

9.   British officials said that Major had argued that increased use of air strikes would be of little use militarily and would not help protect civilians.

10.   But he said, the government must do better to protect civilians.