Analysis of information sources in references of the Wikipedia article "Occupation of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge" in English language version.
The rally was peaceful, authorities said. ... But afterward, a group of armed militants split off, went to the wildlife refuge 30 miles away and took it over. Ammon Bundy had been acting as the group's leader, and they say they won't back down until the government relinquishes the federal refuge to the people.
Mr. Bundy was the leader of the Malheur protest because of his commitment to certain basic Constitutional principles.
The rally was peaceful, authorities said. ... But afterward, a group of armed militants split off, went to the wildlife refuge 30 miles away and took it over. Ammon Bundy had been acting as the group's leader, and they say they won't back down until the government relinquishes the federal refuge to the people.
