Ulster Defence Association
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The Ulster Defence Association is an Ulster loyalist paramilitary group in Northern Ireland. It was formed in September 1971 as an umbrella group for various loyalist groups and undertook an armed campaign of almost 24 years as one of the... Wikipedia
Founded: September 1971
Active regions: Northern Ireland (mostly); Republic of Ireland; England
Allies: Loyalist Volunteer Force; Red Hand Defenders (until 2002);
Battles and wars: The Troubles
Group(s): Ulster Young Militants (youth wing)
Headquarters: Belfast
Size: : 40,000 at its peak (1972); Over 5,000 at the end of its armed campaign; 5,000 (present);