"We need to be specific about what we mean, namely bandits, tribal militias or elements of the popular defense forces."

It most certainly does not need outside encouragement for ethnic opportunists and tribal militias.

Child soldiers were also used by organized forces and tribal militia as of 2011.

Initially, existing border guards and tribal militias were ordered to patrol.

The military has threatened tough action if the tribal militia fails to cooperate and hand over terror suspects.

The rebel groups are fractured, tribal militias fight among themselves and there is no currently recognized cease-fire.

Najibullah was transferring all the privileges of the Army to the tribal militias and in particular to his special guard.

The head of the main tribal militia agreed to pull out his fighters.

It was both a standing force with 100,000 men including a tribal militia of 25,000 troops.

In the latest massacre last month, tribal militias dueling for control of Bunia killed at least 430 people.