Laskar Jihad

Laskar Jihad
LeaderJafar Umar Thalib
Dates of operation2000–2002
MotivesTo enforce Sharia law in Indonesia
Active regionsIndonesia
IdeologyIslamism
Islamic fundamentalism
Anti-Christian sentiment
SizeEstimated 3000 members (2002)
Battles and warsMaluku sectarian conflict
Poso riots
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Laskar Jihad (English: Warriors of Jihad) was an Islamist and anti-Christian Indonesian militia, which was founded and led by Jafar Umar Thalib. At present, the militia is believed to have disbanded.

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