Red Hand Commando

The Red Hand Commando is a small paramilitary organization based in Northern Ireland, associated with loyalist and unionist communities who support remaining part of the United Kingdom. Formed in the 1970s, its members have been involved in acts of violence and intimidation aimed at promoting their political goals and maintaining Protestant dominance in the region. While it often operates under the guise of defending loyalist interests, it has been classified as a terrorist group by authorities. The organization has largely been less active in recent years but remains a symbol of the sectarian conflict that historically affected Northern Ireland.