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Laskar Jihad
Indonesian paramilitary group / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Laskar Jihad (English: Warriors of Jihad [2]) was an Islamist[3] and anti-Christian[4] Indonesian militia, which was founded and led by Jafar Umar Thalib.[5] At present, the militia is believed to have disbanded.[5]
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Laskar Jihad | |
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Leader | Jafar Umar Thalib |
Dates of operation | 2000–2002 |
Motives | To enforce Sharia law in Indonesia |
Active regions | Indonesia |
Ideology | Islamism Islamic fundamentalism Christophobia |
Size | Estimated 3000 members (2002)[1] |
Battles and wars | Maluku sectarian conflict Poso riots |
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