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Armed Islamic Group

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Noun1.Armed Islamic Group - a terrorist organization of Islamic extremists whose violent activities began in 1992; aims to overthrow the secular Algerian regime and replace it with an Islamic state; "the GIA has embarked on a terrorist campaign of civilian massacres"
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act of terrorism, terrorism, terrorist act - the calculated use of violence (or the threat of violence) against civilians in order to attain goals that are political or religious or ideological in nature; this is done through intimidation or coercion or instilling fear
Algeria, Algerie, Democratic and Popular Republic of Algeria - a republic in northwestern Africa on the Mediterranean Sea with a population that is predominantly Sunni Muslim; colonized by France in the 19th century but gained autonomy in the early 1960s


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Similarly, the Armed Islamic Group grew so brutal in its campaign against the Algerian government that it disgusted many Muslims who sympathized initially with its ideals.
Scoring the war on terrorism by Byman, Daniel / The National Interest
In contrast, the more radical Salafis, as represented by the Armed Islamic Group (GIA), drew a stark distinction between supporters and opponents of the jihad.
CENTRIFUGAL TENDENCIES IN THE ALGERIAN CIVIL WAR by Wiktorowicz, Quintan / Arab Studies Quarterly (ASQ)
The judge based his decision on Haddam's role as FIS spokesperson, and specifically on an alleged affiliation between FIS and the Armed Islamic Group (GIA)--an affiliation which was never proven and which Dr.
Algerian Victim of Secret Evidence Dr. Anwar Haddam Embraces Freedom by Yousef, Asma / Washington Report on Middle East Affairs
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