Islamic Militancy

Groupe Islamique Armé
The Armed Islamic Group (GIA) was an insurgent faction in Algeria formed to contest the country's socialist and secular policies, engaging in a violent campaign after a disrupted Islamist electoral victory.
Lashkar-e-Taiba
A Pakistan-based Islamic militant group involved in armed struggles in Indian Kashmir.
Taliban
Militant group of students and religious leaders who established the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan but were removed from power by US forces post-9/11.

Dictionary of Islam

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