In 1956 there was a dispute about when his presidency would end; he fled the country amid strikes and demonstrations.

He fled to Taiwan amid the Communist revolution then went to the United States on a scholarship.

The shah fled, amid fears in the new Eisenhower administration that Iran might move too close to Moscow.

After the fourth match Haider fled to London amid fears for his safety.

He fled the prison amid gunfire, which wounded him.

His family fled the city of Xi'an amid violence.

The largely Croat population of Dubrovnik fled in its entirety from the city amid the violence.

Pandemonium follows as students flee amid heavy gunfire.

Recarey fled the country in 1987 amid federal labor-racketeering, bribery and wiretapping charges.

Ben Ali fled the country on Jan. 14 amid massive protests.