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Wikipedia Overview
The Red Hand Commando (RHC) is a small secretive Ulster loyalist paramilitary group in Northern Ireland that is closely linked to the Ulster Volunteer Force (UVF). Its aim was to combat Irish republicanism – particularly the Irish Republican Army (IRA) – and to maintain Northern Ireland's status as part of the United Kingdom. The Red Hand Commando carried out shootings and bombings, primarily targeting Catholic civilians. As well as allowing other loyalist groupings to claim attacks in their name, the organisation has also allegedly used the cover names "Red Branch Knights" and "Loyalist Retaliation and Defence Group". It is named after the Red Hand of Ulster, and is unique among loyalist paramilitaries for its use of an Irish language motto, Lámh Dearg Abú, meaning 'red hand to victory'.
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Late loyalist cut-throat’s debut as playwright faced angry protest from victim’s family over accusations he was ‘profiting from murder’ - Belfast Telegraph
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Loyalist Red Hand Commando applies to be legalised - BBC
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2 Northern Ireland paramilitary groups disarm - CNN
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Red Hand Commando should disband, not seek legalisation, says Gerry Kelly MLA - An Phoblacht
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Red Hand Commando link to Lisa Dorrian - Belfast Media Group
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Red Hand Commando should 'simply go away', says PSNI - BBC
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Violence against Northern Ireland protocol isn’t ‘off the table’ - politico.eu
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Loyalist jailed over Pitt Park ‘show of strength’ has secret past as teenage Red Hand Commando killer - Belfast Telegraph
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Condemnation after Red Hand Commando flags erected outside leisure centre - Belfast Media Group
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From the Troubles to femicide, violence has infected NI society for decades - Belfast Telegraph
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Loyalist paramilitaries: Who are the groups in Northern Ireland? - BBC
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Loyalist jailed over Pitt Park ‘show of strength’ has secret past as teenage Red Hand Commando killer - Belfast Telegraph
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Loyalists 'left behind' since Good Friday Agreement - BBC
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It’s not hypocrisy: Loyalist defends use of Irish on murals while railing at council plans for bilingual signs - Belfast Telegraph
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Loyalist paramilitary groups 'to support rule of law' - BBC
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Leading loyalist William 'Plum' Smith dies - BBC
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‘Winkie’ Rea: The loyalist leader who led the Red Hand Commando - Belfast Telegraph
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Some loyalists 'just crime gangs' says chief constable - BBC
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Red Hand Commando should 'simply go away', says PSNI - BBC
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Watch: Ex-Red Hand Commando prisoner Jim ‘Bimbo’ Wilson swears at author Colin Bateman in row over hedge - Belfast Telegraph
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Progress on Loyalist decommissioning - An Phoblacht
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Terror flags 'a concerted campaign of intimidation' in Northern Ireland - Belfast Telegraph
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Red Hand Commando bid to be legalised branded 'ludicrous' - Belfast Telegraph
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Loyalist paramilitary groups condemn criminal acts by members - RTE.ie
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Terrorist shot dead in Belfast by fellow loyalists - The Guardian
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Will unionist paramilitary initiative deliver? - An Phoblacht
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Nazi and Confederate flags at Belfast bonfire site condemned by Robinson and McGuinness - Belfast Telegraph
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Red Hand Commando flags with Irish language slogan flown - The Irish News
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Red Hand Commando killed 13 people during the Troubles - The Irish News
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Martin McGuinness tribute to Ex-Red Hand Commando William 'Plum' Smith following death - Belfast Telegraph
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Loyalist Communities Council launched with backing of UDA, UVF and Red Hand Commando - Belfast Telegraph
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Scotland | Men admit 'Red Hand' robbery - BBC
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Some loyalists 'just crime gangs' says chief constable - BBC
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Scotland | Loyalist robbers sent to prison - BBC
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Don’t legalise gangsters of Red Hand Commando, urges McCord - Belfast Telegraph
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Northern Ireland | Victim condemns Bangor plinths - BBC
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Loyalist paramilitary groups ‘waiting on a time when they may be called upon’ - The Irish News
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Nazi and Confederate flags erected near loyalist bonfire site in Carrickfergus alongside paramilitary flags - Belfast Telegraph
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Why we should welcome the winds of change that blow through loyalism - Belfast Telegraph
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Winkie Rea ordered loyalist assassin shot dead after huge row over missing cash - Belfast Telegraph
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Terror trial fiasco probed - Belfast Telegraph
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Northern Ireland | Loyalist link to murder - BBC
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Northern Ireland | Loyalist ceasefire 10 years on - BBC
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Violence, murder and gangsterism: Timeline of UVF activity since 1998 - Belfast Telegraph
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Millionaire terrorist hit by own? - Belfast Telegraph
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Father and son chief suspects in murder of Lisa Dorrian - Belfast Telegraph
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Loyalist feud looms after killing - BBC
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Northern Ireland | Man jailed for murdering loyalist - BBC
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NORTHERN IRELAND | Hopes of end to violent feud - BBC
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Fishing lured loyalist terror kingpin to buy home in South - Irish Independent
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Man charged with four murders - BBC
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Date with death - David Gordon reports on the aftermath of a September murder - Belfast Telegraph
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Split in the ranks as UVF opens doors to gangster Paul ‘Wiggle’ Mawhinney - Sunday World
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Watch: Award-winning author Colin Bateman's run-in with loyalist outside home - Sunday World
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Ex-Red Hand Commando ran online hate campaign against kids’ Irish lessons - Sunday World
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Loyalist crime boss George Courtney weds ‘gangster’s daughter’ bride in lavish ceremony - Sunday World
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Trio of violent loyalists given weapons training by British Army in east Belfast - Sunday World
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