21.   Security has improved in recent weeks thanks to a new get-tough approach of camp authorities against the thugs.

22.   Since the war, security has improved in Lebanon and Beirut is no longer a haven for bombers, hijackers and hostage-takers.

23.   The advisory said security has improved in most areas following peace negotiations between the government and Muslim and Communist rebels, but risks remained.

24.   The European Union says it is willing to help supply humanitarian aid if security improves.

25.   The U.N. refugee agency said Wednesday that it has suspended operations in Tajikistan until security improves.

26.   The U.S. advisory said security has improved in most areas following peace negotiations between the government and Muslim and Communist rebels, but risks remained.

27.   They left open the possibility they might return Friday if security improved.

28.   Top officials said security is improving throughout the country.

29.   U.N. operations in Tajikistan will not resume until security improves in the country, the U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees said Wednesday.

30.   U.N. authorities will wait for security to improve before sending their unarmed observers to that area to check the reports, Toure said.