paramilitarins
Paramilitaries are organized armed groups that operate with military-style organization and tactics but are not part of a state's regular armed forces. They may be state-affiliated, such as police or border-guard units with paramilitary structures, or non-state actors, including militias, rebel wings, or private security outfits.
Their size, equipment, and command chains vary widely. They can perform functions typically associated with the
Legally, paramilitary groups occupy a gray area. International humanitarian law applies to belligerent actors in armed
Historically, the term covers a broad range: national guard and gendarmerie units as official paramilitary forces;
In policy discussions, key issues include legitimacy, oversight, human rights protection, demobilization, and the risk of