1. A paramilitary group of Protestants in Northern Ireland that tries to prevent any political settlement with the Irish Republic; attacks interests of Catholic civilians in Northern Ireland; responsible for arson and bombing and murder
   - Red Hand Defenders

Type of: act of terrorism, foreign terrorist organisation [Brit], foreign terrorist organization, FTO, terrorism, terrorist act, terrorist group, terrorist organisation [Brit], terrorist organization

Encyclopedia: RHD

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