Al-Ittihaad al-Islami (AIAI)
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group name
Al-Ittihaad al-Islami (AIAI); Islamic Union, Islamic Unity.
location
Somalia, Ethiopia, Kenya.
stated purpose
When active, AIAI sought to create an Islamic state in Somalia and Ethiopia. The group also sought to force the secession of the Ogeden region of Ethiopia.
strength
At its height, was thought to have about 2,000 members.
external aid and links
Al-Ittihaad al-Islam's connection to outside organizations has been a matter of dispute dispute. The group has been suspected of links to Al-Qaida, and to the terrorist network connected to...
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