Civilian Militia (Haiti)

Country: Haiti
Details of Formation: The military government of General Cedras began recruiting a civilian militia force in August 1994 after the US threatened to invade if his government did not step down and allow exiled President Aristide to return to Haiti.
Details of Termination: 15 October 1994 is used as the date of termination when US forces restored Aristide to power and he outlawed paramilitary organisations.
Purpose: The group was formed to help defend Haiti against American forces.
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Weapons and Training: The group was reportedly armed with less than 30,000 guns and M-1 rifles.
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Treatment of Civilians: --
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References: Information was taken from news sources listed in the PGMD.