Meanings of launch reprisal in English

The Hans are sure to launch reprisal expeditions.

Christian youths then launched reprisal attacks, burning nearby Muslim homes.

Violence intensified in early December after Christian militia launched reprisal attacks on Seleka forces, raising fears of generalised conflict in the country.

Violence intensified in early December after Christian militias launched reprisal attacks on Seleka forces, raising fears of generalized conflict in the country.

Violence intensified in early December after Christian militias launched reprisal attacks on Seleka forces, raising fears of generalised conflict in the country.

Rights groups say the returning FDLR, who accuse local villagers of having collaborated with their enemies, have launched reprisal killings and rapes against civilians.