It then successfully defended the post from repeated attacks by the tribal forces.

Janissaries were still recruited, but increasing reliance was placed on tribal forces.

Britain had extensive experience in dealing with tribal forces because of the Indian experience.

These tribal forces come in many varieties: religious, cultural, ethnic, regional, local, etc.

As globalization imposes a culture of its own on a population, the tribal forces feel threatened and react.

Several provincial and tribal forces could also be called on during an emergency, but their reliability was highly questionable.

These units had extensive experience in dealing with dissident tribal forces.

When tribal forces advanced on the capital, many of the king's troops deserted.

Generally the party had its main base in urban areas, and could not muster rural tribal forces against the government.

These troops will work with Iraqi and tribal forces to up the pressure on the terrorists.