Some became irregular regional forces and clan militias. Reports suggested sporadic clashes between rival militias, and vigilante revenge killings. These were promptly emptied by militias and criminal gangs. In 2014, southern Libya remained a 'melting pot' of armed militias and jihadists. Clashes between Hutu militias and militias of other ethnic groups has also been prominent. One of the best known and ancient militias is the Swiss Armed Forces. These forces consisted of Manchu Bannermen, the Green Standard Army, provincial militias, and imperial garrisons. Governor Call proposed a summer campaign using militias and volunteers instead of regular Army troops. The Republic proved ineffective militarily, relying on disorganised revolutionary militias. The rioters have been identified as Iranian militias operating in Iraq. The conflict between these militias also escalated into war. However the Type 56 carbine still remains in service with Chinese militias and reserve forces. Monroe established a messenger network to coordinate with the Continental Army and other state militias. Some of the colonial militias rebelled during the American War of Independence. Amal became one of the most important Shi'a Muslim militias during the Lebanese Civil War.