But diplomats estimated the force at 1,000 to 1,400 men.

An American diplomat at the time estimated that "nearly 200" died.

The Government and foreign diplomats estimate that the economy will grow 9 percent this year, a hair less than in 1996.

A Greek diplomat with close knowledge of the area estimated the total at 120,000.

Diplomats estimate that more than 1,000 people died in the assault.

Western diplomats estimate the inflation rate at more than 70 percent a month.

Of the 80,000 who fled the area, Western diplomats estimate, only about 15,000 or so have returned.

Diplomats and international relief workers estimate that at least 500 civilians have been killed.

Diplomats estimate that the country's gas stations have only enough supplies on hand to last 12 days.

American diplomats in the area estimated that only around 15% of the people survived, due to brutal treatment.