He has done nothing against militias.

States with laws against militias or paramilitary training should vigorously enforce them.

Rebels act as guards for farmers in the fields to protect them against marauding militias.

In 1992-1993, it was sent to the East Prigorodny conflict to fight against ethnic Ingush militias.

Now, even those whose job requires them to take a position against militias reluctantly back them.

Insurgents have occasionally initiated attacks against residents and Shiite militias there.

Diplomats said they suspected that the central government, powerless to move against militias in the region, did not care to try, whether for political reasons or indifference.

His newly strengthened army might be able to win limited local engagements against isolated Serbian militias.

Any hope that this campaign will prove more effective than past failed efforts depends on soldiers' being able to finally move against Shiite militias.

Manpower shortages did not allow German forces to uphold a permanent deterrence against armed militias.