Sentences with phrase «against the rebels»

The Indonesian campaign against rebels in East Timor from 1996 to 2001: — 2.5.

The MoD is still taking stock of the surprise decision of the House of Commons last summer to reject military intervention to punish President Assad of Syria for the use of chemical weapons against rebel forces.

The quartet, along with 40 of the Congo's best soldiers, try to maneuver the train against the rebel forces and save the beautiful missionary Claire (Yvette Mimieux) at no extra charge.

In recent days, regime forces have been waging fierce battles against rebels in the northern part of the province, making some advances in Jabal Akrad and Jabal Turkman.

President Donald Trump on Sunday had directly criticized Russian President Vladimir Putin and Syrian President Bashar Assad over a suspected poison - gas attack against the rebel - held town of Douma that local aid groups blamed on the Syrian government.

After many years of interstellar war against the hostile catlike Kilrathi, followed by yet another war against the rebel border worlds, the Confederation settles into a peaceful rebuilding existence.

Congressman Jerrold Nadler tore into President Donald Trump's decision to launch a missile assault on a Syrian airbase yesterday evening in retaliation for dictator Bashar al - Assad's use of nerve gas against a rebel - held town — and further assailed the Republican commander - in - chief's opposition to admitting refugees from the war - bloodied country.

The extent of any U.S. response to a suspected chemical weapons attack by Syria against a rebel - held town is likely still under discussion, says Sam Heller of the International Crisis Group.

Some of the SCL offshoots have been involved in elections from Ukraine to Nigeria, helped the Nepalese monarch against the rebels, whereas others have developed methods to influence Eastern European and Afghan citizens for NATO.

Syrian armed forces on Sunday unleashed airstrikes against rebels and shelled what rescue workers said were civilian homes.

A judge dismissed Leo Lewis and Kobe Jones» interlocutory appeals against Rebel Rags last Thursday.

The 6» 7 quarterback surely improved his draft stock with a three - touchdown, 384 - yard performance against the Rebels.

Mississippi State was coming off an impressive win against No. 22 Arkansas and had its chances against the Rebels, but a 50 - 39 lead slowly evaporated over the final 10 minutes.

As Saturday's game against reeling Mississippi progressed, it became evident why Wade thought Reath represented the Tigers» best scoring threat against the Rebels.

There is also a chance that Ole Miss could revise and expand its self - imposed scholarships and bowl ban to potentially appease the committee on infractions, which will review the NCAA's case against the Rebels likely this fall.

The institution now has a list of 21 allegations against the Rebels, with the eight additions this week leading to Ole Miss adding a 2017 bowl ban onto its existing list of self - imposed sanctions.

Tens of thousands of people are thought to attempting to flee the north - east of the country as the government continues its military campaign against the rebel Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE).

There have been many questions about the Assad regime using chemical weapons against the rebels opposing him.

The main aim of the mission has been accomplished, the rebels no longer pose a direct military threat to the survival of the Assad regime and the gains made against the rebels are solid enough to be maintained by the Syrian army itself.

The Mali army contains many northerners, and concerns have been expressed about the loyalty of some of its units if they were to be deployed against the rebels.

While the remaining forces loyal to Muammar Gaddafi still hold out against the rebel militia and its NATO allies in the coastal town of Sirte, the fight for Libya's oil has already begun.

Mr Moreno - Ocampo said after the failure of the Sudanese army and Janjaweed to achieve a decisive military victory against rebels he pursued civilian survivors with the weapons of «rapes, hunger and fear».

Assad has also made deals with Isis to work against the rebels.

The UN security council passed resolutions last year backing moves against the rebels.

The Death Star Slam ball is made of incredibly strong and dense polyurethane rubber, giving it supreme defense against any rebel attack.

Bana's personal account gives a poignant human face to a nearly six - year conflict pitting President Bashar al - Assad against rebels seeking to oust him, in which hundreds of thousands of people have been killed and millions forced from their homes.

This could be a good or a bad thing: we could see a fantastic shooter which captures the essence of one of the most beloved pieces of culture from the late 20th century, or it could be an uninspired yet solid shooter, which just happens to pit Stormtroopers against Rebels.

As Galahad you'll face up against the rebels of London, which are a threat to both The Crown and The Order.

The solo or two - player cooperative missions put aggressive Imperials against Rebel players.

Walker Assault Another one of the larger game modes present within the game pits fourty players against each other as the Rebels fight to send bombers in while the Empire attempts to guide their AT - AT walkers against the Rebels.

Disney's newest Star Wars game Attack Squadrons will give the players more control by letting them design and build their own spaceships that they can send into battle with or against the Rebel Alliance or the Empire, according to CNET.

The report asserts that the actions against rebels amount to «crimes against humanity.»

If, as is common, the country in which the conflict takes place invites another country or countries to fight against rebels, APII will not govern the conflict between invited country and the rebels.

The player assumes the role of John, a pilot of the Federation woken from a thousand - year cryogenic sleep initiated by an artificial intelligence called Ellie during a great war against the Rebels.

Russia's Defense Ministry responded on Monday by suspending cooperation with the United States aimed at avoiding air incidents over Syria, where the Russian air force is bombing in support of Assad's campaigns against rebels and IS.

Last week President Obama's «red line» was crossed by incumbent President of Syria, Bashar al - Assad, who ordered the use of chemical weapons against the rebels.

You can draw a line from Rey seeking out Luke for training to Luke seeing out Yoda, or between the Resistance clashing with a bloodied but by no means beaten First Order in the same way that the Empire came back as a resurgent force against the Rebels.