61.   He also said he is trying to keep a small U.N. presence in the violence-torn province to protect innocent civilians.

62.   He also urged that special measures be taken to protect civilians in the former rebel zone, Eckhard said.

63.   Heading the list of topics is what to do about the growing number of violations of international law, how to better protect civilians from being targeted in conflict.

64.   He said the draft agreement contemplates sending human rights monitors, and has other guarantees to protect civilians.

65.   He said the mission as outlined so far includes implementing any peace agreement, protecting civilians and helping with distribution of humanitarian aid.

66.   I think their allies should demand they have the same stringent tests to protect civilians.

67.   If U.N. troops are to more effectively protect civilians, the council will have to consider re-equipping the troops and adjusting their strength, he said.

68.   In Belgrade, a Yugoslav army general who served in Kosovo threatened to recapture the province by force if peacekeepers fail to protect non-Albanian civilians.

69.   In December, a Palestinian call for a U.N. observer force to protect its civilians failed to get the minimum nine votes required for adoption by the council.

70.   In former Yugoslavia, he often found himself at odds with U.N. military officers over the use of force to protect peacekeepers and enforce U.N. resolutions protecting civilians.