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Cepeda, 63, is the son of a leftist senator killed by right‑wing paramilitaries.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

It offered conditional immunity from prosecution to anyone involved in Troubles-era crimes, including paramilitaries and members of the security forces in return for cooperation.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

Iraq still faces many challenges, not least sectarianism, paramilitaries and Iranian meddling.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 19, 2025

The act's fatal flaw was a conditional immunity clause - later ruled unlawful - which could have been used by ex-soldiers, or former paramilitaries.

From BBC • Nov. 23, 2025

Her husband was an Arab, and there were Israeli paramilitaries on the ground in the city.

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers