Sentence examples for pattern of atrocities from inspiring English sources

A limited, deterrent attack may stop Assad from using chemical weapons, but it probably won't do anything about the broader pattern of atrocities being committed by the regime.

A9 U.S. Report on Sudan Killings A preliminary State Department review of the violence waged in the Darfur region of Sudan has implicated government-backed militias in "a consistent and widespread pattern of atrocities," including murder, torture, rape and ethnic humiliation.

Saying that she had received unconfirmed reports of "atrocities" during continuing fighting in the suburbs of Damascus, Ms. Pillay spoke of "a discernible pattern".

That seems to fit the pattern of systematic rape, torture, murder and other atrocities being perpetrated against Mr Tsvangirai's supporters.But qualifying for R2P is only the first (and easiest) step.

Dozens of victims testified of atrocities.

Syria is a simmering pot of atrocities.

"Add it to the list of atrocities".

Tales of atrocities are rife.

Tells the history of atrocities in the city.

Both sides have been accused of atrocities in the war.

This, Lifton says, facilitates the commission and acceptance of atrocities.