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Jayshullah

Jayshullah

9.9
An Islamic terrorist group in Azerbaijan that tried to bomb the United States embassy in 1999
  • noun
  • Offensive
: grupo terrorista Jayshullah
  • The United States condemned the actions of Jayshullah after the attempted embassy bombing in 1999.

Examples

  • Authorities believe Jayshullah was responsible for several terrorist plots in Azerbaijan.

  • Reports on Jayshullah highlight the challenges of combating domestic terrorism in the region.

  • The Jayshullah group was involved in several attacks.

  • Many people fear the Jayshullah organization.

  • Authorities believe Jayshullah was responsible for several terrorist plots in Azerbaijan.

  • The United States condemned the actions of Jayshullah after the attempted embassy bombing in 1999.

  • Reports on Jayshullah highlight the challenges of combating domestic terrorism in the region.

Surface Forms

Jayshullah singular
Jayshullahs plural

Etymology

The word Jayshullah comes from two Arabic parts: jaysh meaning 'army' and Allah meaning 'God', so it literally means 'army of God'. That's why groups using this name often call themselves religious fighters or armed groups.