Sentence examples for defenceless communities from inspiring English sources
But many are concerned that, rather than return to civilian life, many former members of these organised terrorist forces simply formed criminal gangs and continued to wreak havoc among defenceless communities, controlling not only the illicit drug trade but also many legitimate businesses and government positions.
The single most horrific example of human rights atrocities arising from government-instigated communal disputes was the 1997 massacre of 45 defenceless members of a Christian base community called the Abejas (Bees) in the hamlet of Acteal.
Detectives described the stabbing of Mr Saleem, a popular figure in the local community, as a "despicable" attack on a defenceless pensioner.
Vicious cuts to housing support have expelled the financially defenceless from city centres, devastating support networks, employment opportunities and communities.
Julius Silverman's report on the 1985 disturbances, commissioned by Birmingham city council, noted that the Asian communities were then expressing resentment at "attacks by hooligans upon defenceless Asian people, especially women", while "there is some jealousy of Indian shopkeepers by black youths, although most of the Asians are themselves very poor".
Outrage at the alleged use of chemical weapons has been widespread with Pope Francis saying, "Nothing, nothing can justify the use of such devices of extermination against defenceless people and populations". The European Union has called for an "immediate response by the international community".
The stabbing of Saleem, a highly-regarded and well-known figure in the local community, was described by detectives at the time as a "despicable" attack on a defenceless pensioner.
"The sentences will run consecutively - the total will be 45 months". Ian Laing, wildlife crime officer for Police Scotland's Fife Division, said at the time of the crime: "This defenceless animal suffered immensely prior to its death and the incident evoked considerable outrage from the local community.
He was completely defenceless.
His victims were defenceless.
