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Later he tried to build civil society in war-torn Iraq and Libya and was briefly kidnapped by Tuareg militiamen.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 10, 2025

The Syrian shrine of Sayeda Zainab drew Iran-backed militiamen from throughout the region.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 14, 2025

He put his newly formulated strategy into action, sending messages to militiamen around the country with made-up rumors he hoped would persuade them to stay home.

From Salon • Jan. 7, 2025

They would be militiamen, not soldiers, they were told.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2024

Six thousand militiamen were put on standby in nearby armories.

From "A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919" by Claire Hartfield