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ID122594
Title ProperState proxy or security dilemma? understanding anti-rebel militias in civil war
LanguageENG
AuthorBarter, Shane Joshua
Publication2013.
Summary / Abstract (Note)Militias are responsible for some of the most egregious human rights abuses in civil wars. This said, they vary tremendously, and some may serve as a source of security against abusive rebel groups. What distinguishes predatory anti-rebel militias from those which are more or less popular? While previous studies focus on the relationship between militias and states, this study demands equal attention to the militia/rebel relationship. While militias in East Timor were largely predatory, formed at the behest of state forces to attack rebel supporters, militias in Aceh were more diverse, and some formed among ethnic minorities against rebel attacks. This article proposes that militias created where the state dominates are likely to be predatory, while those resisting powerful rebels are more likely to be defensive, popular organizations.
`In' analytical NoteAsian Security Vol. 9, No.2; May-Aug 2013: p.75-92
Journal SourceAsian Security Vol. 9, No.2; May-Aug 2013: p.75-92
Key WordsPopular Organizations ;  Militias ;  Ethnic Minorities ;  Rebel Attacks ;  East Timor ;  Human Rights


 
 
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