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Increased patrols by the Uganda People's Defence Forces on Lake Albert have led to a significant decrease in attacks on Ugandan fishermen by militiamen from the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Fabiano Zettel, brother-in-law of banker Daniel Vorcaro, invested R$ 48.5 million in a company implicated in financial crimes and money laundering connected to Vorcaro's militia activities.

Lawyer Sérgio Leonardo visited banker Daniel Vorcaro for the second consecutive day as Vorcaro faces serious allegations including financial crimes and possible private militia actions.

Fabiano Zettel, brother-in-law of Daniel Vorcaro from Banco Master, received R$ 485 million from Super Empreendimentos, a company under investigation for its alleged connections to a private militia and public agents.

A man was shot dead during a shootout between rival factions in Taquara, Rio de Janeiro, with one suspect arrested.

The article discusses the peculiar resemblance of the helmets used by Saddam Hussein's Fedayeen militia to Darth Vader's helmet from Star Wars, noted by American soldiers during the 2003 Iraq War.

Lebanon's army is seen as weak, leading to calls from many Lebanese for it to confront the Hezbollah militia amid ongoing regional conflicts, while others warn that such actions could ignite a new civil war.

A former aide to Senator Flávio Bolsonaro has been charged with participating in the money laundering operations of his son, a militia leader who was killed in 2022.

The U.S. military is actively engaging Iranian-aligned militia groups in Iraq following the deaths of six service members in a plane crash, according to Pentagon officials.

The United States has conducted attacks against Iranian-linked militia groups in Iraq to ensure the safety of American forces and interests in the region.

Stranded American consultants in Iraq are anxiously awaiting a planned attack by Iran-backed militias on their military base, with warnings of imminent threats.

Two weeks after a deadly attack on the Upemba National Park in the DRC, calls for psychological recovery are emerging amid the lack of judicial investigation into the incident.

Israel has called for the evacuation of residents in a central area of Beirut ahead of military action against a facility linked to the pro-Iranian Hezbollah militia.

The article discusses the implications of the death of Golam Reza Soleimani, commander of Iran's Basij militia, highlighting its critical role in the Iranian defense system and societal control.

Iran has confirmed the death of its top security chief, Ali Larijani, along with the leader of the Basij militia, Gholamreza Soleimani.

The Iranian Revolutionary Guard has confirmed the death of Gholamreza Soleimani, a militia commander, following Israeli airstrikes in Tehran.

Israel announced the death of Gholamreza Soleimani, a high-ranking Iranian official and leader of the Basij militia, amid escalating military actions in the region.

Israel is attempting to shift its approach in Iran by carrying out targeted strikes against key figures in the Basij militia, suggesting a new phase in the ongoing conflict.

Israel announced the killing of Ali Larijani, a key figure in the Iranian regime, in an attack alongside the death of a commander of the Basij militia.

Gholamreza Soleimani, the head of Iran's Basij militia, has been reported killed in an Israeli attack, which is considered a significant blow to Iran's security structures.

The leader of Iran's Basij militia, Gholamreza Soleimani, has been confirmed dead following an Israeli airstrike.

A reserve colonel of the Military Police, accused of involvement with a militia in the West Zone of Rio, has been appointed to a position at PortosRio, responsible for managing the state's public ports.

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.

The U.S. warns Iraq's government to take action against increasing attacks by Iran-backed militias on American and allied military personnel and facilities.

The government of Khartoum State commemorated the anniversary of the expulsion of rebel militias and organized efforts for the return of citizens to the state.

A rocket attack at Baghdad International Airport has left four people injured, according to an Iraqi security source, with the pro-Iranian militia Kata'ib Hezbollah claiming responsibility for the attack.

Chinese fishing vessels have been forming unusual linear formations in the East China Sea, indicating increasing pressure on Taiwan's maritime security.

Iranian-backed militias have attacked the US embassy in Iraq, prompting the US government to issue evacuation orders for Americans in the country.

President Donald Trump recently hinted at a softened stance regarding the protests in Iran, suggesting that protesters could successfully overthrow the regime while acknowledging the potential for violence from the Basij militia.

A drone strike targeted the American embassy in Baghdad following airstrikes against a powerful Iranian-backed Iraqi militia that resulted in three fatalities.

Two men on horseback raised eyebrows and caused unease in Manchester during a pro-Khamenei vigil.

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

Daniel Vorcaro reported payments of R$ 68.66 million to Super Empreendimentos, a company under investigation for allegedly facilitating funding for a militia.

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

The article discusses the resilience of Iranian-aligned militia groups in Lebanon, Iraq, and Yemen, despite suffering setbacks, notably their capacity to target Western interests in the region.

Six US soldiers were killed in a plane crash in Iraq, reportedly shot down by an Iraqi militia, as Iran's attacks raise security concerns across Gulf states.

Iran and allied militia have directly targeted military bases in three NATO member countries, raising concerns of a potential global conflict.

Maturin Kombo, a militia leader in the Central African Republic, died in custody while facing charges related to crimes committed during the civil war.

A US military KC-135 tanker aircraft was reportedly shot down by an Iranian-backed militia in western Iraq, which claims it acted in defense of national sovereignty.

A US military KC-135 tanker aircraft has reportedly been shot down by an Iranian-backed militia in western Iraq, which has claimed the action was for the defense of the country's sovereignty.

The Israeli Defense Forces confirmed they conducted drone strikes against members of Iran's Basij militia in Tehran, releasing footage of the attacks.

The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have launched strikes on ten Hezbollah targets in South Beirut, including intelligence headquarters and command centers, in response to attacks by the Lebanese militia and Iran.

The article recounts a disturbing incident from 1966 in Riga, where an eight-year-old girl was lured by a man using poetry before being sexually assaulted, leading to a lengthy investigation by the local militia.

A French aid worker was among three fatalities in an air strike in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, where clashes continue between M23 militia and Congolese forces.

The Federal Police in Brazil have arrested seven military police officers suspected of collaborating with organized crime in Rio de Janeiro.

Drone strikes in Goma, a city in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo controlled by the M23 militia, have resulted in multiple fatalities, with accusations directed at the Congolese army.

Israel is focusing on disarmament rather than engaging in negotiations with Hezbollah amid intensified attacks from the militia.

A researcher highlights that the increasing number of clandestine graves in Brazil is a method used by militias and drug trafficking groups to maintain control over territories and evade accountability.

Brazilian Minister André Mendonça's ruling allows Daniel Vorcaro to speak with his lawyers unmonitored, raising speculation about his potential plea deal amid serious criminal accusations.

A security operation in Upemba National Park, DRC, resulted in the successful rescue of six foreign hostages from militia captors.