| Country: | Libya |
| Details of Formation: | Pro-Gaddafi civilians in Tripoli wanted to show loyalty to regime when uprisings began on 23 August 2011 and decided to fight for survival of regime. |
| Details of Termination: | As the People’s Militia was an initiative to fight for Gaddafi, it is coded terminated with the fall or Gaddafi in October 2011. |
| Purpose: | The militia’s purpose for the government was to fight on the local level against rebels and thereby free troops for heavier duties to the east. |
| Organisation: | The government incentivized membership by providing a car and money as reward for recruiting members. |
| Weapons and Training: | Members were given weapons via the Revolutionary Committees. The People’s Militia had automatic rifles, such as AK-47s. |
| Size: | -- |
| Reason for Membership: | Members were mostly young men that were supporters of Gaddafi and wanted to contribute to the fight against levels. The government offered a car and money to any supporter who brought three people with him to join the effort. |
| Treatment of Civilians: | -- |
| Other Information: | -- |
| References: | Information was taken from news sources listed in the PGMD. |