Other People's Wars - Caledonia Wake Up Call

Other Peoples’ Wars -- Chapter TwoEgyptian Islamic Jihad (aka Jihad Group, Egyptian Islamic Group, Vanguards ofConquest): Active since the 1970s, the group is apparently becoming factionalized over itsfuture – one wing has firmly tied itself to al Qaeda; the other wing seems to be increasinglypreferring peaceful political activities over violence. Members of the group have some presencein Canada, and the group is banned here.Harakat ul Ansar: Affiliated with al Qaeda, the group is most active in the Kashmir. It doesnot appear to have any presence in Canada.Harakat ul Jihad: Another al Qaeda related group active in the Kashmir. Again, it does notseem to be present in Canada.Harakat ul-Mujahidn: This group is also active in Pakistan and the Kashmir, and might havesome presence in Canada – where it is on the list of banned groups. It is the most active of theKashmiri groups, but has also sworn to attack American targets.Hezb-I-Islami: A near-ally rather than an affiliate, this is the army of the Afghan WarlordGullbuddin Hekmatyar, and is practicing terrorism inside Afghanistan to destabilize the post-Taliban government. It is unlikely that they have any supporters inside Canada.Islamic Army of Aydin: Active in Yemen, it was the front group for al Qaeda’s attack on theUSS Cole. The group is banned in Canada.Islamic Movement of Tajikistan: Affiliated with al Qaeda, the group normally operates inTajikistan, and seems to have no connections with Canada.Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan: Like the Tajik Islamic Fundamentalists, this group is activein the old Central Asian Republics, and drew support through Afghanistan when the countrywas under Taliban/al Qaeda control. It seems to have no connections with Canada, but isbanned here anyway.Jamiat Ulema-e—Islam: Their presence is concentrated in Pakistan and it is doubtful if theyhave any foothold inside Canada.Jemmaah Islamiyyyah: Active in Southeast Asia, a Canadian al Qaeda member has beenassociated with the group. The group is banned in Canada.Jayesh-e-Mohammed: Another al Qaeda affiliate active in India, the group has been bannedin Canada and may have some small presence here.Jihad Movement of Bangladesh: This al Qaeda affiliate seems to have no presence inCanada.Jihad Movement of Jordan: as above.Jihad Group of Yemen: as above.Lashhkar-e-Tayyiba: Another al Qaeda affiliate with no known Canadian presence, but it isbanned here.30