1. Catholic villages have been terrorized by paramilitary groups in recent years, and Evangelicals have long been driven out of their homes and off their land. 2. According to a resident of Gjirokastra contacted by phone, many people in that southern town celebrated the deaths of the men who had terrorized villages in the area. 3. Both have denied knowing in detail about PRI-affiliated paramilitary groups that have terrorized many villages in the mountainous, heavily indigenous area since March. 4. Both Santiz and Arias Cruz have denied detailed knowledge of PRI-affiliated paramilitary groups that have terrorized many villages in the region since March. 5. Both Santiz and Jacinto Arias have denied detailed knowledge of PRI-affiliated paramilitary groups that have terrorized many villages in the region since March. 6. But the rebels continue to terrorize villages in the countryside. 7. Separatist rebels accuse them of terrorizing villages and killing supporters of independence, and thousands of people have fled their homes in recent weeks. 8. Supporters say they are a natural part of the environment, while opponents claim they kill pets and livestock and terrorize rural villages. 9. The Shining Path terrorized villages by massacring peasants who refused to join their fight. 10. They disguised bombs as toys to attract children and terrorize entire villages, causing residents to flee the area. |