Red God's Defenders Explained

The Red God's Defenders are a splinter group of the Ilaga. It consists of approximately 300 armed individuals who have emerged in the Muslim-majority Central Mindanao region in the southern Philippines. They refer to themselves as "Pulahan", which translates to either "Red Warriors of God" or "Red God's Defenders". Their primary objective is to protect their lands and families from the atrocities committed by local terror groups and those claiming allegiance to the Islamic State.^{[1] [2]}

Notes and References

1. Web site: Kumar . Anugrah . 2016-01-22 . 300 Christians Form Armed Militia in Philippines to Defend Themselves Against Islamic Jihadists . 2024-04-01 . . en.
2. Web site: Staff . Editorial . 2016-01-25 . Christian Militia In The Philippines Takes Up Arms Against ISIS . 2024-04-01 . American Military News . en-US.