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Jamaat al-Muslimeen

group name

Jamaat al-Muslimeen.

location

The Caribbean island nation of Trinidad and Tobago.

stated purpose

Jamaat al-Muslimeen in 1990 attempted to overthrow the government of Trinidad and Tobago. Of late, the group mostly runs criminal rackets and operates as a violent street gang.

strength

At one time, Jamaat al-Muslimeen probably had several hundred members. Some estimates ran to 1,000. Current numbers are unavailable.

Jamaat has spawned several offshoot groups, such as Wajihatul Islamiyyah (Islamic Front); Jamaat...

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