Sentence examples for securing the capital from inspiring English sources

The stations were seen as the key to securing the capital; for the first time, Americans could credibly promise that they would protect Iraqi civilians from the insurgents.

Gen. Jeffrey W. Hammond, who leads the American division charged with securing the capital, and began as bursts of gunfire rattled nearby streets.

Securing the capital is likely to depend either on foreign troops, or the GNA securing agreement with a number of Tripoli militias to act as its security force.

In recent days, members of the so-called Tripoli Brigade, a group of rebel fighters tasked with securing the capital after the fall of the government, were seen heading to a base in Zawiyah.

When asked about the bombings, Ali al-Dabbagh, Mr. Maliki's chief spokesman, sought to distance the government from the attacks, even though the military officials responsible for securing the capital were appointed by Mr. Maliki and answer to him directly.

The British task force sent to help restore order in Sierra Leone six weeks ago left today after securing the capital against advancing rebels and bolstering an ill-prepared United Nations peacekeeping mission.

It appeared to be a rare victory for Afghan security forces, who have struggled to secure the capital in recent months.

The army has deployed 13,500 soldiers to secure the capital — more than are currently in Afghanistan — after private security companies failed to recruit enough civilians.

The aim is to secure the capital Bangui and the principal routes towards neighbouring Cameroon and Chad.

But, as yet, his troops have been unable to secure the capital, and rebels hold the radio stations.

Britain sent troops to secure the capital and has kept on some 600 soldiers to train a new army.