Other People's Wars: A Review of Overseas Terrorism in ... - Edocr

Other Peoples’ Wars -- Chapter Two
Egyptian Islamic Jihad (aka Jihad Group, Egyptian Islamic Group, Vanguards of
Conquest): Active since the 1970s, the group is apparently becoming factionalized over its
future – one wing has firmly tied itself to al Qaeda; the other wing seems to be increasingly
preferring peaceful political activities over violence. Members of the group have some presence
in Canada, and the group is banned here.
Harakat ul Ansar: Affiliated with al Qaeda, the group is most active in the Kashmir. It does
not appear to have any presence in Canada.
Harakat ul Jihad: Another al Qaeda related group active in the Kashmir. Again, it does not
seem to be present in Canada.
Harakat ul-Mujahidn: This group is also active in Pakistan and the Kashmir, and might have
some presence in Canada – where it is on the list of banned groups. It is the most active of the
Kashmiri 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 Warlord
Gullbuddin 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 the
USS Cole. The group is banned in Canada.
Islamic Movement of Tajikistan: Affiliated with al Qaeda, the group normally operates in
Tajikistan, and seems to have no connections with Canada.
Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan: Like the Tajik Islamic Fundamentalists, this group is active
in the old Central Asian Republics, and drew support through Afghanistan when the country
was under Taliban/al Qaeda control. It seems to have no connections with Canada, but is
banned here anyway.
Jamiat Ulema-e—Islam: Their presence is concentrated in Pakistan and it is doubtful if they
have any foothold inside Canada.
Jemmaah Islamiyyyah: Active in Southeast Asia, a Canadian al Qaeda member has been
associated with the group. The group is banned in Canada.
Jayesh-e-Mohammed: Another al Qaeda affiliate active in India, the group has been banned
in Canada and may have some small presence here.
Jihad Movement of Bangladesh: This al Qaeda affiliate seems to have no presence in
Canada.
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 is
banned here.
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