And militant youth has begun to influence its elders.

"These militant youths have created many of our problems," he said.

Meanwhile, right-wing militant youths attacked union offices and workers' clubs while the police ignored or even encouraged them.

A handful of militant youths chanted "Death to Arabs" from behind police lines.

Skirmishes between the police and militant youths erupted repeatedly.

For six days in February 1986, Times Square was the scene of bloody battles between armed security forces and militant black youths.

His speeches played well with militant black youths but alienated more moderate South Africans, particularly whites.

Their friends said the men had been attacked by militant local youths who identified them as Inkatha supporters.

They are still shot at and sometimes their families have been intimidated by militant youths.

The militant youths, despite clumsy efforts to give them personal histories, are mere shining examples of noble fury.