Sentences with phrase «against armed forces»

So, and to characterize his protest as being against the armed forces is really absurd.

The Supreme Court in its judgment of 23 October 2013, and in an enhanced bench of seven judges, unanimously held that the definition of terrorism in the Terrorism Act 2000 was intended to be wide and could thus include acts by insurgents against the armed forces of a state anywhere in the world in the context of a non-international armed conflict.

Meanwhile, shadow home secretary Chris Grayling pledged a crackdown on Islamic extremists, especially those who protest against the armed forces.

Instead, they torment themselves about appearing unpatriotic, or against the armed forces.

The court awarded 1,000 cedis against the Armed Forces.

So there's not any easy way for people to qualify these soldiers as unambiguous bona fide terrorists, since not everyone includes acts against armed forces under «terrorism».

A verbal assault against armed forces personnel and their relatives could become a criminal offence if Labour gets into government.

Not exact matches

In 2015, the court dismissed a suit against two officers who forced their way into the room of a mentally ill woman who was armed with a knife and had threatened to kill anyone who entered.

France, like the United States, has given arms and training to a YPG - led militia in the fight against Islamic State in Syria, and also has dozens of special forces personnel based in the region.

Recovery of that which has been wrongly taken and punishment of evildoing are not explicitly named as justifications for the use of armed force by states in international law, but arguably they have been subsumed into the concept of self - defense: the former being recast as defense against an armed attack still in progress, as in the recovery of Kuwait from Iraq in 1991, the latter being recast as the right of retaliation.

Formed toward the end of the 1950s, two of these groups remain active today: the FARC (Colombian Revolutionary Armed Forces), which draws its primary strength from campesinos in the south, and the ELN (Army of National Liberation), whose strength is greater in the north among oil workers, indigenous groups defending their habitat against encroachment by the oil industry, and the Afro - Colombian population.

But though Article 2 of the Charter sought to outlaw any use of armed force between or among states except in defense against aggression, it did not clearly define what counted as aggression — a matter that remains unsettled, as the recent debate over what counts as legitimate preemption testifies.

But there is no record that they ever resorted to force of arms to settle their disputes or that they ever used weapons to defend themselves against external enemies.

The purpose of our Armed Forces is not about building churches and stomping around according to their manipulative and subversive machinations behind the scenes using simple mind - control techniques against our own military's usage of mind - control in training.

Drawing on Isaiah's vision, we should pursue the following strategy: First, while patiently supporting the embargo against Iraq, we should begin placing our armed forces in the Middle East under the Military Staff Committee of the Security Council, as described in chapter VII of the UN Charter.

Bruggeman argues that the prophet does not contend against such entities with arms and use of force, but with the much more powerful weapon of imagination and creativity.

They did not prioritize defense against armed attack, and certainly did not define just cause in terms of such self - defense, reflecting Augustine's conception of just war [as one in which] a Christian might justifiably use force to protect an innocent neighbor against harm.

They employed strong arm tactics against retail vendors, forcing the vendors to be exclusive outlets for their products.

Over their last six games, the Hilltoppers — maybe the top - ranked light heavyweight in all the land — beat C - USA opponents by an average of 54 - 18, and that includes games against Bahamas Bowl champion Old Dominion and Armed Forces Bowl winner Louisiana Tech.

The Armed Forces Bowl pits two equally matched teams against each other.

The first bowl game on Wednesday gets underway at 12:00 pm ET, with Houston (7 - 5 straight - up, 4 - 7 against - the - spread) taking on Air Force (8 - 4 SU, 7 - 4 ATS) in the Armed Forces Bowl in Fort Worth.

Previous winners this season include Children's charity Dravet Syndrome UK, who won the first vote of the season in September, The Brompton Fountain, with the medical charity collecting against Leicester City in January and most recent winners from our armed forces category, Blind Veterans.

Dan - Ali noted that the passing out of another set of officers to the Nigerian Army came at a period when the country was consolidating on the gains of counter-insurgency operation, adding that «the Nigerian Armed Forces, as you are aware, have been involved in an extensive combat against insurgency and terrorist groups.

He said: «In terms of security and defense, we will rely on your budgetary support to enable us to continue to improve the professional and operational development of the Armed Forces of Liberia, and other security agencies, in order to better prepare them to participate in the fight against global terrorism.

The cease - fire formalizes the end of combat activities between state forces and the FARC, formally known as the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia — and all hostilities against civiforces and the FARC, formally known as the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia — and all hostilities against civiForces of Colombia — and all hostilities against civilians.

The armed forces — The Colombian armed forces will have to protect FARC ex-combatants in the normalization zones and camps, while continuing military operations against the ELN and other violent non-state groups.

The Parties agree that an armed attack against one or more of them in Europe or North America shall be considered an attack against them all and consequently they agree that, if such an armed attack occurs, each of them, in exercise of the right of individual or collective self - defence recognised by Article 51 of the Charter of the United Nations, will assist the Party or Parties so attacked by taking forthwith, individually and in concert with the other Parties, such action as it deems necessary, including the use of armed force, to restore and maintain the security of the North Atlantic area.

YSFON's National President, Alhaji Nasiru Yusuf Gawura who agreed that the military displayed operational competences in the fight against Boko Haram terrorists appealed that the armed forces under

The outburst of members of the group follows the NPP chairman's constant allegations and insinuations against the president claiming he is favoring some tribes to the detriment of others ever since he assumed office as the Commander and Chief of the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF).

Most notably, Abrams v. United States (1919) was a turning point when Justice Holmes dissented against the majority opinion which charged four radicals with the Espionage Act, which made it a crime to publish «abusive language» about the Constitution or the armed forces (Lewis 28).

Article 5 The Parties agree that an armed attack against one or more of them in Europe or North America shall be considered an attack against them all and consequently they agree that, if such an armed attack occurs, each of them, in exercise of the right of individual or collective self - defence recognised by Article 51 of the Charter of the United Nations, will assist the Party or Parties so attacked by taking forthwith, individually and in concert with the other Parties, such action as it deems necessary, including the use of armed force, to restore and maintain the security of the North Atlantic area.

That this House notes that ISIL poses a direct threat to the United Kingdom; welcomes United Nations Security Council Resolution 2249 which determines that ISIL constitutes an «unprecedented threat to international peace and security» and calls on states to take «all necessary measures» to prevent terrorist acts by ISIL and to «eradicate the safe haven they have established over significant parts of Iraq and Syria»; further notes the clear legal basis to defend the UK and our allies in accordance with the UN Charter; notes that military action against ISIL is only one component of a broader strategy to bring peace and stability to Syria; welcomes the renewed impetus behind the Vienna talks on a ceasefire and political settlement; welcomes the Government's continuing commitment to providing humanitarian support to Syrian refugees; underlines the importance of planning for post-conflict stabilisation and reconstruction in Syria; welcomes the Government's continued determination to cut ISIL's sources of finance, fighters and weapons; notes the requests from France, the US and regional allies for UK military assistance; acknowledges the importance of seeking to avoid civilian casualties, using the UK's particular capabilities; notes the Government will not deploy UK troops in ground combat operations; welcomes the Government's commitment to provide quarterly progress reports to the House; and accordingly supports Her Majesty's Government in taking military action, specifically airstrikes, exclusively against ISIL in Syria; and offers its wholehearted support to Her Majesty's Armed Forces.

Any hypothetical military engagement where a nuclear armed country were to be in danger of being completely overrun would change the calculation on whether they would be willing to use nuclear weapons, but Russia probably would not, for example, use their nuclear weapons as a deterrent against attacks against their conventional troops in Ukraine, even if they were in danger of being forced out of Ukraine completely because the retaliation would cost much more to them than what they would be losing.

Yet the armed forces will have to be prepared against threats from the outside.

David Cameron's ability to supply rebel forces in Syria with arms looked increasingly strained this morning, after Boris Johnson and other influential figures spoke out against the plan.

Don Touhig, the under secretary of state for defence, insisted the proposals had not been introduced in the wake of the recent spate of prosecutions against members of the armed forces in Iraq, saying they were aimed at bringing the current system up to date.

It read, «Following consistent successful operation against militants and criminals by Operation DELTA SAFE, available information from Sector 4 in Cross River State indicates that Bakassi Strike Force militants, led by one Mr Benjamin Ene has expressed unreserved willingness to lay down arms and have contacted the Department of State Service in Cross River State through the State Government's appointed rapporteur on amnesty to signify their readiness to hold talks on amnesty with the relevant authorities.

In response to reports that Theresa May could try to push a motion through the House of Commons on joining military action against Bashar al - Assad if she wins the election, Shadow Foreign Secretary Emily Thornberry has said such a move would «risk open conflict between our armed forces and those of Russia and Iran.»

At independence, we created a military service — Army, Navy Air force - and the police which was already there and issued weapons to these armed forces to defend and protect the country against foreign aggression or any serious internal struggle.

President Muhammadu Buhari has commended the Armed Forces of Nigeria for their selfless service at maintaining indivisibility of the Nation since Independence and especially in the current fight against insurgency in the North - Eastern part of the Country.

«(IRBIL, Iraq — The stage was set Friday for a major sectarian confrontation in Iraq after the government and the country's most powerful Shiite cleric implored civilians to take up arms against Sunni militants — a move that would partially plug the ranks of the decimated security forces with religiously motivated volunteers.

David Cameron has delivered a bullish statement on Libya, as the foreign secretary refused to rule out arming the rebel forces amassed against Colonel Muammar Gaddafi.

The joint military exercise code named «African Winds» and spearheaded by the Nigerian Navy, is designed to improve the capacity of Nigeria's armed forces in its war against oil theft and other criminal activities in the creeks and high seas.

«That this house notes that ISIL poses a direct threat to the United Kingdom; welcomes United Nations Security Council Resolution 2249 which determines that ISIL constitutes an «unprecedented threat to international peace and security» and calls on states to take «all necessary measures» to prevent terrorist acts by ISIL and to «eradicate the safe haven they have established over significant parts of Iraq and Syria»; further notes the clear legal basis to defend the UK and our allies in accordance with the UN Charter; notes that military action against ISIL is only one component of a broader strategy to bring peace and stability to Syria; welcomes the renewed impetus behind the Vienna talks on a ceasefire and political settlement; welcomes the Government's continuing commitment to providing humanitarian support to Syrian refugees; underlines the importance of planning for post-conflict stabilisation and reconstruction in Syria; welcomes the Government's continued determination to cut ISIL's sources of finance, fighters, and weapons; notes the requests from France, the US and regional allies for UK military assistance; acknowledges the importance of seeking to avoid civilian causalities; using the UK's particular capabilities; notes the Government's will not deploy UK troops in ground combat operations; welcomes the Government's commitment to provide quarterly progress reports to the House; and accordingly supports Her Majesty's Government in taking military action, specifically airstrikes, exclusively against ISIL in Syria; and offers its wholehearted support to Her Majesty's Armed Forces.»

In the east of England, armed forces minister Bill Rammell is fighting in Harlow against Essex county council.

The Nigerian Armed Forces Chief of Defence Staff, General Abayomi Gabriel Olonisakin and his Chadian counterpart, Lieutenant General Mohammad Ibrahim Saed, on Saturday held a crucial strategic meeting, aimed at improving the synergy between the two countries on the ongoing operation against Boko Haram Terrorists and other criminalities, in the Lake Chad Basin Region.

It would be nice to be able to deploy the armed forces to prevent conflict and strengthen international stability; and to give them a greater domestic role, improving resilience against flooding and the like.

Rather than conduct a rigorous enquiry into how a military officer whose entire career had been in the army, could afford those purchases, the Minister of Defense in a statement published in Vanguard Newspapers on June 27, 2016 dismissed the issue as «the allegations was part (sic) of attempts by unpatriotic elements to distract the leadership of the armed forces from the successes of the war against terrorism...».

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Abayomi Gabriel Olonisakin has restated the Armed Forces commitment to protect Nigeria's borders against trans - border crimes and to checkmate the security challenges in the North East posed by remnants of the Boko Haram terrorist group.

It is extraordinary to think that a British Prime Minister would seriously consider deployment of the British Armed Forces against ordinary British communities to further her domestic political ends, but this is the ugly truth of the Thatcher administration.