Country: | Ghana |
Details of Formation: | The PGM was created in 1995 by the Demobilization Committee to provide security services to the government. |
Details of Termination: | The militia ceased to be pro-government in 2001 when Rawlings left office. In the same year, the government began disarming militiamen. |
Purpose: | SEMACO was set up as a security company by the National Democratic Congress party to protect party officials and government property. |
Organisation: | SEMACO Limited was a security company that provided services to the government and other institutions. The group cooperated with the Progressive Voluntary Organization which was another PGM, by sharing its earnings with the organization. |
Weapons and Training: | The group was armed with weapons. |
Size: | No information. |
Reason for Membership: | No information. |
Treatment of Civilians: | No information. |
Other Information: | -- |
References: | Check PGMD for evidence. |