[2] Though the RUF’s public facade was opposition to the corrupt government, it rapidly became more of a group of bandits.
In initially opposing the RUF, the military carried out numerous atrocities against civilians in rebel areas, incurring the population's hatred.
[2] Though Sierra Leone is where the “sobel” neologism originated, similar situations may be observed in other parts of Africa.
For example, Feldman and Arrous highlight the role of Tuareg fighters in Mali and Niger.
Peace treaties to end Tuareg rebellions have sometimes integrated the former rebels into national armies.