Paramilitaries
/ˌpærəˈmɪlɪtəriz/
Definitions
- (n.) Organized groups operating similarly to military forces but not officially part of a state's armed forces, often involved in enforcement or combat activities.
Paramilitaries have been implicated in several human rights violations during the conflict.
Forms
- paramilitary
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Commentary
Paramilitaries often operate in legal gray zones, making their classification critical in contexts of accountability and international law.
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