| Name: Laskar Jihad |
Active Region: Indonesia, Malaysia |
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| LJ - Addt'l Intell |
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Group
Dossier
Leadership: Jaffar
Umar Thalib,
et. all
Activities: LJ is a militant jihadist organization active in the Indonesian and Malaysia region, formed in January of 2000 The group practices the Whabbist interpretation of Islam and focused early on with attacks on Christian populations on the islands of Maluka (Moluccas) and Sulawesi. LJ has training camps throughout Indonesia Several have been reported to have trained foreign (non-Indonesia) operatives from other terror groups including Al-Qaeda. Supposedly the group was disbanded in 2003, however anti-Christian violence continues and the region's officials blame LJ. LJ was the chief suspect in the bombings in Bali in 2003 and a number of Christians villagers in Ambon, in April 2003 External Aid: Funding for LJ is thought to come from Saudi Arabia and Jordon, with poppy field revenues in Afghanistan reaching LJ as well. Earlier reports also marked some cash flow and arms from Libya, however it is not clear this has continued after 2001. Strength: 7,000 to 10,000 members) terrorist organization. Links: Kumpulan Militan/Mujahideen Malaysia (KMM), and some Al-Qaeda operatives trained. May be linked to or coordinating with Jemaah Islamiah and Abu Sayaff. |
Jaffar Umar Thalib, a.k.a. Umar Jaffar Thalib He is a veteran of the Mujahideen fighting in Afghanstan
and a cleric although some say his knowlege is suspect if not simply
shallow. Thalib
preaches that
Islam and democracy are incompatible and works to turn Indonesia into a
"Sharia" (Islamic law) run country.
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