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This QAnon Militia of Ex-Cops and Soldiers Is Training ‘Patriots’ for Revolution

The 1st Amendment Praetorians, founded by a QAnon believer, are providing free security for “patriotic and religious events across the country.”

Here's Why Troopers in India’s Armed Police Forces Are Dying By Suicide

India’s central armed police forces have been reeling under a mental health crisis for years. The pandemic made things worse.

'If You Attack Us, We Will Kill You': The Not Fucking Around Coalition Wants to Protect Black Americans

The paramilitary group of at least a few thousand armed Black members describes itself as “America’s Black militia.”

Swing States Face Risk of Militia Violence During Election: New Report

Hotly-contested states like Georgia, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and Oregon are also hotbeds of self-styled militia activity.

Meet MyMilitia, Where Right-Wing Extremists Find Friendship and Fantasize About Violence

Dubbed "Amazon for people on the fringe," the online hub offers chat rooms, a library of manuals, and a directory of 530 local militias around the country.

Former Drug Lord’s Extradition Means Trouble for Colombia's President

Whether or not Salvatore Mancuso is sent home next week, he is a headache for President Iván Duque.

The Indian Government Is Pushing to Include Transgender People in its Paramilitary Forces

But trans rights activists are worried the move could backfire.

Jury acquits militia that occupied Oregon wildlife refuge — but the saga is far from over

Nigeria's Self-Styled Warriors: Meet the Vigilante Army Taking on the World's Deadliest Terror Group

VICE News met a commander of the Civilian JTF, a vigilante group formed in 2013 who have been instrumental in fighting Boko Haram militants and protecting Nigerian civilians from army abuses.

This Guy Developed Computer Software to Map Corruption Between Colombian Authorities and Organized Crime Groups

Eduardo Salcedo-Albarán has helped to uncover links between government officials and narco-paramilitary commanders.

Childhood and War Crimes: Colombia Guerrilla Leader Gives Rare TV Interview

FARC leader says the group is completely committed to seeing the peace signed, and imagines returning to his home town once it is.

Everything We Know So Far About the Collapse of Northern Ireland's Government

Accusations that the IRA still exists, and are still murdering people, have thrown Northern Ireland's leadership into turmoil.