DUDLEY KNOX LIBRARY
Naval Postgraduate School
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Description
Extremist terrorist group composed largely of
Protestant hardliners from loyalist groups observing a cease-fire. RHD
seeks to prevent a political settlement with Irish nationalists by
attacking Catholic civilian interests in Northern Ireland.
Activities
RHD has carried out numerous pipe bombing and
arson attacks against "soft" civilian targets such as homes, churches,
and private businesses to cause outrage in the republican community and
to provoke IRA retaliation. RHD claimed responsibility for the
car-bombing murder on 15 March of Rosemary Nelson, a prominent Catholic
nationalist lawyer and human rights campaigner in Northern Ireland.
Strength
Approximately 20 hardcore members, many of whom
have considerable experience in terrorist tactics and bombmaking.
Location/Area of Operation
Northern Ireland.
External Aid
None.
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