31.  The United Nations on Sunday had warned the Serbs it would authorize NATO airstrikes if they attacked the Dutch defense line south of the town.

32.  But the Dutch defense ministry said Voorhoeve was to be accompanied by deputies specializing in foreign affairs who represent the main political groups in parliament.

33.  The Dutch defense ministry was unavailable for comment.

34.  The Dutch defense ministry in The Hague denied Tuesday that Bosnian Serb rebels were holding the Dutch commanding officer of peacekeeping troops in Srebrenica.