11.   The town is deserted except for its defenders.

12.   The town is deserted except for its fanatical defenders.

13.   Zairian soldiers deserted the town before their arrival.

14.   The town was largely deserted Sunday with all shops closed, and some elderly people, women and children were seen collecting their belongings.

15.   There are no newspapers and the main towns are deserted.

16.   Jaffna town is virtually deserted, with most residents having fled to Chavakachcheri, south of Jaffna town.

17.   Many people had deserted the town where uniformed guards were patrolling the streets.

18.   Now the town is nearly deserted.