Ulster Volunteer Force

GPTKB entity

Properties (61)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:militant_group
gptkbp:activeDuring gptkb:Northern_Ireland
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:Orange_Order
gptkb:British_government
gptkb:Loyalist_paramilitaries
gptkbp:colors Red, white, and blue
gptkbp:criticism human rights abuses
gptkbp:disbanded not officially disbanded
gptkbp:founded 1966
gptkbp:funding extortion
gptkbp:has educational programs
historical documents
historical significance
historical narratives
public demonstrations
community engagement initiatives
historical archives
internal divisions
youth organizations
historical impact on society
youth recruitment programs
supporters_in_Canada
supporters_in_the_US
supporters_in_Australia
supporters_in_the_UK
gptkbp:headquarters gptkb:Belfast
gptkbp:historicalContext gptkb:Northern_Ireland_conflict
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Ulster Volunteer Force
gptkbp:humanitarianAssistance 1994
gptkbp:ideology Ulster_nationalism
PUP_(Progressive_Unionist_Party)
gptkbp:influenceOn Loyalist_culture
gptkbp:internationalStudents gptkb:British_loyalists
gptkbp:involvedIn The Troubles
charitable activities
cultural events
community projects
cultural preservation efforts
drug trafficking
political violence
community tensions
political lobbying
sectarian violence
youth outreach programs
local governance issues
cross-community initiatives
peace process negotiations
gptkbp:knownFor violent conflict
gptkbp:leadership gptkb:Billy_Wright
gptkbp:legalStatus illegal_organization_in_the_Republic_of_Ireland
gptkbp:mediaAppearances documentaries and news coverage
gptkbp:membership estimated thousands
gptkbp:motto gptkb:For_God_and_Ulster
gptkbp:notable_member Gerry_Adams_(not_to_be_confused_with_the_Sinn_Féin_leader)
gptkbp:notableOperations Ballymurphy Massacre
gptkbp:opposedBy gptkb:Irish_republicanism
gptkbp:publicPerception controversial
gptkbp:rival gptkb:Irish_Republican_Army
gptkbp:symbol gptkb:Celtic_cross
gptkbp:uses intimidation tactics
paramilitary uniforms