Terrorist group Faqs
Middle East
Who: Al-Qa‘ida Founded: 1988 by Usama bin Ladin and associates Region they operate: Transnational across Middle East, Africa, South Asia Allies and enemies: Core for many jihadist allies; enemies include...
Middle East
Who: Al-Qa‘ida Founded: 1988 by Usama bin Ladin and associates Region they operate: Transnational across Middle East, Africa, South Asia Allies and enemies: Core for many jihadist allies; enemies include...
Factions & Groups by Region
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Americas
Who: Mara Salvatrucha (MS‑13) Founded: 1980s among Salvadoran migrants in Los Angeles Region they operate: Central America, Mexico, and cities across the United States Allies and enemies: Local alliances shift;...
Americas
Who: Mara Salvatrucha (MS‑13) Founded: 1980s among Salvadoran migrants in Los Angeles Region they operate: Central America, Mexico, and cities across the United States Allies and enemies: Local alliances shift;...
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Europe & Turkey
Who: Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) Founded: 1978 as a Kurdish Marxist‑inspired movement Region they operate: Southeastern Turkey, northern Iraq, and diaspora communities in Europe Allies and enemies: Connected to broader...
Europe & Turkey
Who: Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) Founded: 1978 as a Kurdish Marxist‑inspired movement Region they operate: Southeastern Turkey, northern Iraq, and diaspora communities in Europe Allies and enemies: Connected to broader...
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Southeast Asia
Who: Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) Founded: Early 1990s in the southern Philippines Region they operate: Mindanao and the Sulu Archipelago, sometimes into Malaysia Allies and enemies: Has had links to...
Southeast Asia
Who: Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) Founded: Early 1990s in the southern Philippines Region they operate: Mindanao and the Sulu Archipelago, sometimes into Malaysia Allies and enemies: Has had links to...
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South Asia & Central Asia
Who: Al-Qa‘ida in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS) Founded: Announced in 2014 as Al‑Qaida’s South Asia branch Region they operate: Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, and Bangladesh Allies and enemies: Loyal to Al‑Qaida...
South Asia & Central Asia
Who: Al-Qa‘ida in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS) Founded: Announced in 2014 as Al‑Qaida’s South Asia branch Region they operate: Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, and Bangladesh Allies and enemies: Loyal to Al‑Qaida...
