Sentence examples similar to declaration of state of siege from inspiring English sources

In 1975 López Michelsen declared a state of siege.

"The government declared a state of siege and put La Paz under martial law," he wrote.

Security forces sealed off air access to Pando after declaring the state of siege.

1962 Emergency in Guatemala President Miguel Ydigoras declared a state of siege, a modified form of martial law, today [Jan.

Concerned about mass protests, President Fernando de la Rúa declared a state of siege and suspended constitutional guarantees.

On January 3 , 1894 Crispi declared a state of siege throughout Sicily.

Kaunas was declared under a state of siege.

"We are in a de facto state of siege," declared Mr Toledo ahead of the marches.

The day the state of siege was declared, the main plaza in Cochabamba was filled with people.

Liverpool is in a state of siege.

Congress refused to endorse the state of siege.