"We should restrict our services to persons not involved in armed activities," said a senior official of the agency here.

The "Officials" largely ceased armed activity in 1972.

ETA's statement said the group had decided "to cease armed activities" against elected politicians in Spain as of June 1.

On 20 October 2011 they announced a "definitive cessation of armed activity".

The Irish governments however, continued to view illegal armed activity by republicans on its territory as a major security risk.

Meanwhile, Nathanael was already in the middle of preparations for armed activities in Macedonia.

FLD began armed activities inside Djibouti in 1968.

During that period, the ARF regarded armed activity, including terror, as necessary for the achievement of political goals.

After these operations, the FPMR ceased armed activities until 1996.

The list includes the names of thousands of dissidents accused of taking part in protests as well as armed activity against the Assad government.