81.  But Yugoslav officials still reject any NATO participation in such a force.

82.  But Rwanda has said it does not back such a force.

83.  But until such a force is created, the only West African country with both military muscle and a willingness to use it is Nigeria.

84.  But when it became clear such a force would not separate the former Rwandan Hutu soldiers and militia members from the bonafide refugees, Rwanda opposed the force.

85.  Canada had initially balked at such a force, but reconsidered when invited to participate by fellow NATO countries last weekend.

86.  Chirac did not specify further details of such a force.

87.  Council diplomats, speaking on condition of anonymity, have said there is little support for such a force.

88.  Critics of the idea say such a force might be ineffective against state-owned firms -- the biggest tax evaders -- because they have powerful official connections.

89.  Deployment of the peacekeeping force requires a U.N. Security Council resolution authorizing such a force.

90.  Deploying such a force would require a Security Council resolution and the approval of Israel and the Palestinians, Eckhard said.