Militant Hungarian far-right group. “Betyár” is the Hungarian word for an outlaw, though it has connotations of being a person in the right when resorting to unlawful and perhaps violent acts. In its contemporary version, ”Betyársereg,” or troops of outlaws, is a far-right organization active especially in South Hungary. Based on information they provide about themselves on the internet, they engage in military training to create a “a new generation of fighters.”
Background on the group, as well as the controversial claims that has thrust the group into international renown in August 2011:
Fallout between Jobbik and Betyársereg:
http://thecontrarianhungarian.wordpress.com/2011/09/27/hungarian-news-digest-sept-27-2011/
Betyársereg at the protest against the appointment of a far-right director at New Theater:
