Hayden catalogued what he saw as the main sources of violence in this order: the insurgency, sectarian strife, criminality, general anarchy and, lastly, al-Qaeda.

A state of general anarchy ensued, continuing until the end of the war.

One of these is the novel Zorba the Greek, by Nikos Kazantzakis, which reflected the general anarchy and starvation of that time.

Shifting alliances between the two [European powers and the local powers saw mercenary armies being employed by all sides causing general anarchy in South India.

Some people profit from the general anarchy, too, Mr. Huseini said.

Third Canto: Realizing the prevailing Afghan revolt and general anarchy, Humayun decides to take the advantage of this situation.

The period was marked by shifting alliances between the two East India companies and the local powers, mercenary armies employed by all sides, and general anarchy in South India.

Criminal gangs used the cover of general anarchy to loot abandoned property and to rob anyone who dared move through the streets.

After all, they more or less spat on everything Starfleet stood for and were pretty much terrorists who used legitimate complaints to become a stepping-stone for general anarchy.