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Meanings of unarmed civilians in English

We have no meanings for "unarmed civilians" in our records yet.
Usage of unarmed civilians in English
1
War from the air invariably results in the deaths of unarmed civilians.
The Irish Times
2
Reliance on material benefits is one explanation for brutal behaviour against unarmed civilians.
The South African
3
What I saw was guns being used by the Israelis on unarmed civilians.
The Guardian
4
Gallagher also was cleared of charges that he deliberately fired on unarmed civilians.
Reuters
5
The killings were portrayed by Iraqi witnesses as a massacre of unarmed civilians.
Reuters
6
Were many unarmed civilians, as Baghdad-based human rights groups report?
The Guardian
7
In both cases the vast majority (over 80 per cent) were unarmed civilians.
The Irish Times
8
The first group of unarmed civilians surrendered and left the building, arms above their heads.
The Irish Times
9
Five unarmed civilians died and several more were injured.
The Irish Times
10
They have used heavy weapons on unarmed civilians.
The Irish Times
11
About four hours later, troops fire on unarmed civilians regrouping at the edge of the square.
Reuters
12
The other is a young soldier, who claims he was told to shoot at unarmed civilians.
BBC
13
Palestinians and their supporters said most protesters were unarmed civilians and Israel used excessive force against them.
Reuters
14
Thirteen unarmed civilians died in January 1972 when soldiers fired on people taking part in a demonstration.
The Irish Times
15
The security services fired on unarmed civilians.
Reuters
16
It concluded that paratroopers fired on unarmed civilians, killing 13 and injuring 15.
The Guardian
This collocation consists of:
Unarmed civilians across language varieties
Ireland
Common
United States of America
Less common