But even left-wing Colombian politicians say the groups have almost no popular support.

Some say the groups have beaten or executed residents seen as defying them.

Egyptian officials say the groups have killed about 500 people in recent months.

Security analysts say the groups could be collaborating.

They also say the groups communicate effectively with one another and that they will continue fighting despite the Indiana results.

Some Boko Haram members are known to have received weapons and training from AQIM, but security experts say the groups still have separate command structures.

Bowman said the groups were reading too much into the delay.

The poultry official said the groups talked about higher feed costs impacting the industry.

Aguirre says the groups have to be strategic about how and where they advance their agenda.

While they said the groups were breaking the law, they also said the groups had legitimate concerns.

The official Mena news agency said the groups had been searched in an investigation into foreign funding.

Alex Hofford says the groups were successful last year in stopping Cathay Pacific from transporting sharks fin.

Ms Johnson says the groups also find planning for disaster preparedness can help build a sense of community.

But Mr Manuireva said the groups were hosted by the museum on Saturday where they performed their dances.

He said the groups associated with the PKK were currently involved in enforcing law and order and local policing.

Speaking on RTÉ Radio this afternoon, Mr Ahern said the groups were trying to escalate events in the North.