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๐ŸŒ RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

East of the DRC: the army announces the arrest of two Wazalendo militia leaders

The Congolese army has arrested two leaders of local armed groups allied with government forces in their fight against the AFC/M23 rebellion in the eastern region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Mar 16 โ€ข 12:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
National & Local

An Ethiopian national linked to armed militia FANO deported by ICE

An Ethiopian national associated with the FANO militia has been deported from the US by ICE.

Mar 13 โ€ข 21:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Police Officer Convicted of Leading Militia and Using Weapons, Government Vehicles, and Police Civil Systems in MG

A police officer in Ubรก, Brazil, has been sentenced to over 11 years in prison for leading an armed militia and corruption, losing his public office as a result.

Mar 13 โ€ข 20:16 UTC
๐ŸŒ Africanews
National & Local

DRC: armed forces find secret weapons stash in Ituri province

The Congolese armed forces discovered a secret stash of weapons that likely belonged to a militia linked to warlord Thomas Lubanga in Ituri province.

Mar 7 โ€ข 10:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Prince William issues emotional statement after 'tragic loss of life' in armed raid

Prince William expressed his sorrow over the tragic deaths of five rangers during an armed raid at a national park in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Mar 6 โ€ข 13:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Kata'ib Hezbollah: The armed organization from Iraq threatens to attack US bases

The Iraqi militia Kata'ib Hezbollah has warned of impending attacks on American bases in retaliation for airstrikes that targeted its forces.

Feb 28 โ€ข 11:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

Deadly attack at the Niger-Mali border: 25 militia members dead

At least 25 members of a local militia were killed in an attack attributed to armed 'terrorist' groups near the Niger-Mali border.

Feb 27 โ€ข 16:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Clashes in Sweida and American Mediation for Hostage Exchange

Clashes erupted in Sweida, southern Syria, as an armed group attempted to free a hostage held by a local militia, amid reports of American mediation for a hostage exchange.

Feb 24 โ€ข 15:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Residents report weekly fee collection by militia in Catiri; amounts range from R$ 50 to R$ 500

Residents of Catiri in Bangu, Rio de Janeiro are facing extortion by armed militia members who charge weekly fees ranging from R$ 50 to R$ 500.

Feb 12 โ€ข 11:13 UTC
๐ŸŒ RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

"These armed men create insecurity": Who are the Wazalendo, sent to Fizi, in eastern DRC [3/3]

The Wazalendo militia, operating in eastern DRC, is both praised for its bravery in fighting rebels and accused of committing abuses against civilians.

Feb 10 โ€ข 23:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Neonazi Supremacism Expands in Portugal: War on Islam, Women, and the Left

A recent police operation against a group aiming to become an armed militia highlights the rise and normalization of hate speech since the ultra-nationalist Chega party emerged in 2019.

Feb 6 โ€ข 04:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

Al Jazeera Reveals Secrets of Occupation Agents in the Gaza Strip

Al Jazeera's new episode uncovers the names and training locations of armed militia members collaborating with the Israeli army in Gaza.

Feb 5 โ€ข 19:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
World

Libyan media: "Clashes between militias, the second son of Gaddafi dead"

Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, the second son of Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi, was reportedly killed in armed clashes in Zintan, Libya, before he could face an international court for crimes against humanity.

Feb 4 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
World

The United States urges its citizens to leave Venezuela "immediately"

The U.S. State Department has urged all American citizens to leave Venezuela immediately due to the presence of armed militia groups checking for American citizenship.

Jan 10 โ€ข 22:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ elDiario.es
Crime & Justice

How Trump has turned the immigration agency into his personal militia

The article discusses how armed, hooded individuals associated with the immigration agency have been engaging in questionable detentions and are linked to several deaths during Trump's presidency.

Jan 8 โ€ข 21:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
Crime & Justice

Mobs of motorcycle-riding armed militia hunt Venezuelan streets for Trump supporters as crackdown intensifies

In Venezuela, armed motorcycle militias are aggressively targeting and punishing individuals who support the removal of Nicolรกs Maduro following his capture by US forces.

Jan 6 โ€ข 22:37 UTC

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