The Government has been paralyzed by violence on both sides, who have armed militias and youth gangs.

The attacks may have been carried out by civilian militias armed by the Government.

The greatest risk to Iraq's future The fact that both groups have armed militias make the conflict even more dangerous.

The king ruled through 'Lojuá', recruiting a militia armed with spears.

They had all packed inside the compound seeking safety, apparently fearing militias armed by the Indonesian military.

Several motorists reported to police a "militia" armed with machine guns surrounding a tanker truck.

Instead of the expected welcome the Jacobites were met by hostile militia armed with pitchforks and very few recruits.

Once this line was forced, all that remained were three thousand militia armed with shotguns, and sundry military supplies.

Mr. Brahimi called on the various factions here, which all have armed militias, not to interfere in the selection process.

Neighboring countries are inflaming the conflict, arming rival militias and looting resources.