List of paramilitary groups
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The list of paramilitary groups includes all organized armed groups not officially considered a national military force. Groups are listed alphabetically, with the common name as the primary entry. Multiple entries for multiple names for a group are fine, for the purpose of redirects and easier research.
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[edit] A
- ABB: Acronym for the Alex Boncayao Brigade
- Abu Sayyaf: Islamic separatist group in the southern Philippines
- Aceh Security Disturbance Movement: English name by the Indonesian government for the Free Aceh Movement
- Al-Harakatul Islamia: Alternate name for Abu Sayyaf
- Al Harakut Al Islamiyya: Alternate name for Abu Sayyaf
- Alex Boncayao Brigade: Urban militant group of the Communist Party of the Philippines
- ASG: Acronym for Abu Sayyaf Group
[edit] B
- Barasi Revolusi Nasional: National separatist group in Malaysia and Thailand
- Barisan National Pember-Basan Pattani: Islamic insurgent group in Malaysia and Thailand
- Bearer of the Sword: English common name for Abu Sayyaf
- BIPP: Recent acronym for the Barisan National Pember-Basan Pattani
- BLA: Acronym for the Baloch Liberation Army
- BNPP: Acronym for the Barisan National Pember-Basan Pattani
- BRN: Acronym for the Barasi Revolusi Nasional
[edit] C
- Cambodian Freedom Fighters: Rebel group in Cambodia
- CFF: Acronym for the Cambodian Freedom Fighters
- Cholana Kangtoap Serei Cheat Kampouchea: Cambodian name for the Cambodian Freedom Fighters
[edit] D
- Dayak: Tribal militants in West Kalimantan, Borneo, Indonesia
- DHD: Acronym for Dima Halong Dauga
- Dima Halong Dauga: Militant group in Assam, India
[edit] E
[edit] F
- Free Aceh Movement: Regional separatist group in Aceh, Indonesia
- Fruit of Islam: military wing of the Nation of Islam
[edit] G
- GAM: Indonesian acronym for the Free Aceh Movement
- Gerakin Aceh Merdeka: Indonesian name for the Free Aceh Movement
- GPK: Indonesian government acronym for the Free Aceh Movement
[edit] M
- MNDAA: Acronym for the Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army
- Mong Tai Army: Armed drug cartel in Burma
- MTA: Acronym for the Mong Tai Army
- Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army: Group in Burma
[edit] S
- Sword of God: English common name for Abu Sayyaf
- Sea Org Scientology group with roots in naval tradition. Dress in uniforms, live communally in barracks, and are organized around naval ranks. Some dispute whether it is para-military.
[edit] U
- United Wa State Army: Autonomous military group in Wa State, Burma
- UWSA: Acronym for the United Wa State Army
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