But his own influence, unlike that of some other Lebanese leaders, was limited because he had no private militia.

Additionally private militia's also use them from time to time.

However, that pay is still below what a young recruit could earn by joining a private militia or security company.

I could only agree; for more than two years, the security services had been like private militias.

A real militia, not these bogus private militias, is very much a part of the Constitution.

"I have no notion at all that a private militia is being established," he said.

He was also found guilty of illegal arms possession and being a member in a private militia.

Farmers say they are organizing a private militia for protection.

He thinks the vigilantes may connect up, form private militias.

House leaders show little interest in investigating private militias.