But France has suggested declaring a "no-fire zone" and using air power against violators.

Allied pilots may have more trouble finding and hitting some 300 artillery pieces, 50 tanks and other heavy weaponry in the no-fire zone.

He felt no purpose would be served by continuing to press for international access to the no-fire zone as there were no sign of people on the ground.

By May 15, all civilians had been evacuated from the no-fire zone and the military stated the war will be over in 48 hours.

At the same time, a mass Tamil exodus from the 'no-fire zone' was underway.

Most of the details pertaining to the civilian casualties were reported by four doctors who worked in the no-fire zone.

The Sri Lankan Army designated a series of "no-fire zones" and told civilians to assemble there.

We have no good reason to dispute the Government's firm assertion that its troops have not fired on no-fire zones and will not do so.

The doughnut ring was essentially a no-fire zone surrounding the entire camp several kilometers beyond its outer defensive perimeter.

Consequently, the ship's structure does not cause no-fire zones that would delay or inhibit missile firing in a conventionally launched system.