Sudan created a paramilitary force to destroy government threats – but it became a major threat itself: The Rapid Support Forces emerged from the Janjaweed militia known for their violent tactics. Scott Barbour /GettyImages Sudan is in crisis. Fighting continues between Sudan’s military leader, Abdelfattah Al-Burhan, and his deputy on Sudan’s ruling council, General Mohamed …
Sudan conflict: Hemedti – the warlord who built a paramilitary force more powerful than the state: Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces commander, General Mohamed Hamdan Dagolo "Hemedti" Photo by Ashraf Shazly/AFP via Getty Images Dozens have been killed in armed clashes in the Sudanese capital Khartoum following months of tension between the military and the …
Northern Ireland: how to understand the influence of paramilitary groups: Violent protests have been flaring up across Northern Ireland since the end of March. They began in loyalist areas, with young people attacking members of the police. The fragile peace was threatened further when, on April 7, the riots turned into sectarian clashes at one …
Northern Ireland: how some of the ‘agreement generation’ are drawn into paramilitary groups: The events preceding the death of journalist Lyra McKee are familiar ones for some young people growing up today in Northern Ireland. Rioting broke out as the police searched houses in Derry’s Creggan estate in the run up to Easter. Shots were …