In Iraq, historically a counterweight to Iran, the Saudis (like the U.S). have paid armed Sunni groups to quit the violence, turn against al Qaeda and join the political process.
In 2005, the government introduced a bill to enable the pardoning of hundreds of soldiers executed by their own side during the first world war for offences specified as "cowardice, desertion or attempted desertion, disobedience, quitting post, violence, sleeping at post, throwing away arms or striking a superior officer".
Succeeded by his deputy, Mohamed Waheed, he said he was forced to quit by threats of violence from rebellious police and soldiers.
Mr Nasheed, who was succeeded by his deputy, Mohamed Waheed, has said he was forced to quit by threats of violence from rebellious police and soldiers.
Tired of the constant violence, Stuart quit hockey after the Stanley Cup championship in 1907 and joined his father in construction.
"Of course we all found it pretty disturbing soon enough, and Mum seriously considered quitting when the violence and treachery set in – worrying that it might 'warp our little minds' as she later recalled – but we passed a unanimous family vote to continue because the story was just so compelling," says Tan. "Would I read it to my own daughter?
But he never became embittered enough to quit or to engage in violence.
Migrants told of employers refusing to pay them after months of work and threatening them with violence if they quit.
White House staff secretary Rob Porter quit after accusations of domestic violence were revealed, and communications director Hope Hicks resigned a day after she admitted lying for the president.
Mr. Corbitt, who quit soon after news of the domestic violence case became public, told investigators he did not recall saying anything about Mr. Paterson to Ms. O'Donnell.
