11.  An African peacekeeping force comprising troops from eight countries controls Monrovia and Buchanan, but funds to pay for it have dried up.

12.  An official of the eight-nation African peacekeeping force that controls Monrovia gave the same casualty figure.

13.  Annan said the African force lacked the money and logistical means to function effectively once the French leave.

14.  At that gathering, the United States, France and Britain reportedly discussed the setting up of an African peacekeeping force.

15.  At least three people were reported killed in the unrest, which prompted the African peacekeeping force to ban all public demonstrations.

16.  Brig. Gen. Gabriel Anyankpele said the African peacekeeping force strengthened its patrols of the main highway linking the capital with the western parts of the country.

17.  But Boutros-Ghali said the African force lacks the resources to deploy throughout the country and perform its mission nationwide.

18.  But some Ugandan legislators have doubts about Ugandan participation in an African peacekeeping force.

19.  Earlier reports of fighting by the ULIMO factions in Lofa and western Bomi County were denied by the African peacekeeping force.

20.  Gen. Victor Malu, the commander of the multinational African peacekeeping force deployed in Liberia, confirmed the attacks in a statement Tuesday.