It had previously been estimated that as many as 700 out of 7,000 polling stations across the country would not open because of the widespread insecurity.

Reports by French officials also hinted at widespread insecurity in the countryside, where peasants frequently were at the mercy of bandit gangs.

The picture is one of dynamism but also widespread insecurity.

In some cases, the security sector can itself be a source of widespread insecurity due to discriminatory and abusive policies or practices.

Post-conflict environments are characterized by mostly destroyed, distrusted or dismissed political institutions and widespread insecurity.

By his presence alone, this pale-faced, 37-year-old American had held up a mirror that reflected the widespread insecurity and unease.

The situation has created widespread insecurity and unease about the future.

Growth rates for the economy, along with those for income and private investment, would be higher, they say, if it were not for widespread insecurity about crime.

The contest would demonstrate the widespread insecurity of not only Apple products, but of all software in widespread use by consumers.

In Rwanda infiltrations across the border or under the cover of refugee repatriation have led to widespread insecurity.