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JI

JI

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A secret violent group in Southeast Asia that plans and carries out attacks
  • noun
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  • In recent years, governments have strengthened their efforts to counter the influence of JI in the Philippines.
  • JI project
  • JI regime

Examples

  • Nonetheless, there may be a limited role that JI could play in furthering the objective of the FCCC.

    Academic text (1997)

  • JI has been linked to several attacks in Indonesia, raising concerns about regional security.

  • Costa Rica, one of several developing nations actively pursuing JI, has even considered establishing its own Carbon Fund.

    Academic text (1997)

  • Karachi has PPP, PTI, MQM-P, PSP, ANP, and JI as major stakeholders in the contemporary political framework.

    Academic text (2018)

  • The police launched a crackdown on JI, aiming to dismantle the terrorist network operating in Southeast Asia.

Synonyms

Jemaah Islamiyah
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A secret armed group in Southeast Asia that uses violence for political goals and says it acts for Islam

has identical meaning but uses a different name for the same organization
Malaysian Mujahidin Group
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A secret armed group in Southeast Asia linked to al-Qaeda that supports violent religious attacks

emphasizes direct attacks and explicit association with al-Qaeda

Surface Forms

JI singular
JIs plural

Etymology

JI is the short name for the Indonesian phrase Jemaah Islamiyah, which means 'Islamic congregation' or 'Islamic community'. So, JI is the name used for a terrorist group in Southeast Asia and appears in news and security reports.