List of sieges explained

A chronological list of sieges follows.

Ancient

Before 1000 BC

10th century BC

9th century BC

8th century BC

7th century BC

6th century BC

3rd century BC

2nd century BC

1st century BC

1st century A.D. to 5th century

1st century

2nd century

3rd century

4th century

5th century

Medieval

8th century

9th century

12th century

13th century

14th century

15th century

Early modern

15th century

16th century

17th century

18th century

Modern military sieges

19th century

20th century

21st century

Police sieges

A police siege is a standoff between law enforcement officers and armed criminals, suspects, or protesters.

Other

Notes and References

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  2. Web site: Behind Israel's New Battle Plan. www.time.com. 2006-07-25. https://web.archive.org/web/20060921034621/http://www.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,1218814,00.html . 2023-12-19. 21 September 2006 .
  3. Web site: Desperate survivors use truce to flee for safety. www.theguardian.com. 2006-08-01. 2023-12-19.
  4. News: Zawiyah in Rebel Hands, But Under Siege. 5 March 2011. News24.
  5. Web site: Rebels besiege Qadhafi's hometown. www.politico.com. 2011-09-25. 2023-11-20.
  6. Web site: Siege Watch . 29 September 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180930033812/https://siegewatch.org/ . 2018-09-30 . live .
  7. Web site: Libyan forces cut off ISIS in Sirte by capturing city's main port. Rudaw. 2016-06-11. 2023-10-04.
  8. News: 2021-03-28 . Dozens killed in besieged Mozambique gas town . en . Reuters . 2023-07-18.
  9. News: 2022-04-05 . Malian, foreign soldiers allegedly killed hundreds in town siege -rights group . en . Reuters . 2023-07-18.
  10. Web site: Essential supplies running out as RSF paramilitary encircles Darfur's largest city. the Guardian. 2024-05-02. 2024-05-03.