besiege

In recent days, 1,800 police have besieged the camp.
Ces derniers jours, quelques 1.800 policiers ont assiégé le camp.
Since the beginning of June, the rebels have besieged the centre of the country, particularly the province of Gitega.
Depuis le début du mois de juin, les rebelles ont investi le centre du pays, notamment la province de Gitega.
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