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FILE PHOTO: Members of Iraq's Popular Mobilization Forces hold flags during a symbolic funeral of members of PMF, who were killed by U.S. air strikes on the Syria-Iraq border, in Baghdad, Iraq June 29, 2021. Photo by Saba Kareem/Reuters

World Apr 19

Iran-allied militia coalition claims its base in Iraq was hit by an airstrike

By Associated Press

World Aug 16

Members of the Security personnel affiliated with the Ministry of Interior secure the streets after yesterday's clashes between armed factions in Tripoli, Libya, August 16, 2023 Photo by Hazem Ahmed/REUTERS
Militia clashes in Libyan capital have killed 45, in city’s most intense bout of violence this year

Some 24 hours of clashes between the 444 brigade and the Special Deterrence Force that began Monday appear to be the largest bout of violence to rock Tripoli this year.

By Jack Jeffery, Associated Press

World Jan 05

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Pro-Iran militias in Iraq grow increasingly hostile toward the U.S.

It has been one year since Iranian Brigadier General Qassem Soleimani was assassinated at Baghdad airport by an American drone, and tensions between the U.S. and Iran have been heating up over the past few weeks. Iraqi militias, with ties…

By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn, Jack Hewson

Nation Oct 15

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer speaks during a news conference after thirteen people, including seven men associated with the Wolverine Watchmen militia group, were arrested for alleged plots to take Whitmer hostage and attack the state capitol building, in Lansing, Michigan, U.S., October 8, 2020. Photo by Michigan Governor's office/Handout via REUTERS
Another suspect charged in alleged Michigan kidnap plot

Seven men purportedly linked to a paramilitary group called the Wolverine Watchmen were charged in state court last week with providing material support for terrorist acts.

By Associated Press

Nation Jun 22

A view shows the Oregon State Capital building in Salem, Oregon February 12, 2015. Photo by Steve Dipaola/Reuters
Militia threat shuts down Oregon Statehouse amid walkout

The Oregon Capitol will be closed Saturday due to a “possible militia threat” from right-wing protesters as a walkout by Republican lawmakers over landmark climate change legislation drags on.

By Sarah Zimmerman, Gillian Flaccus, Associated Press

Apr 19

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Why armed militia groups are surging across the nation

By PBS News Hour

Today signifies 22 years since the Oklahoma City bombing, an attack carried out by Timothy McVeigh that left 168 dead. McVeigh sympathized with armed right-wing militia groups, which at the time, were surging in membership. But armed militias have long…

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Jan 03

Armed activists take over Oregon federal wildlife refuge

By Michael D. Regan

A group of militiamen took over the headquarters of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge in support of two nearby ranchers sentenced to prison beginning on Monday. The ranchers were convicted of setting fire to federal land.

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Jun 15

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Syria: Shabiha Militia Member Tells It Like It Is

By News Desk

An active member of Syria's feared shabiha militia says he is in a "win or die" fight for his president (and a little bit of cash).

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Feb 23

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Obama Says All Options Are on Table for Libya Response

Libya's capital of Tripoli descended further into chaos Wednesday as pro-government militias roamed the city and new "credible" estimates placed the death toll from the crackdown at 1,000. Alex Thompson of Independent Television News reports on the latest developments in…

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Dec 06

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News Wrap: Suicide Bombings Kill 50 in Pakistan; WikiLeaks Bank Account Closed

In other news Monday, two suicide bombers attacked a meeting of anti-Taliban officials and tribesmen in northwest Pakistan, killing 50 and wounding more than 100. This was the third attack this year on a tribal militia meeting.

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