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Harkat-ul-Mujahidin

Harkat-ul-Mujahidin

9.9
An armed Islamic group from Pakistan that uses violence for political aims, active mainly in Kashmir
  • proper noun
  • NSFW
: Harkat-ul-Mujahidin
  • The United States has designated Harkat-ul-Mujahidin as a foreign terrorist organization.

Examples

  • Many countries have designated Harkat-ul-Mujahidin as a terrorist organization.

  • The Harkat-ul-Mujahidin was formed in the late 1980s.

  • Authorities increased security after threats allegedly linked to Harkat-ul-Mujahidin.

  • Many experts have studied the origins of Harkat-ul-Mujahidin and its activities in the region.

  • The United Nations has condemned Harkat-ul-Mujahidin for its violent actions in Kashmir.

  • In various reports, Harkat-ul-Mujahidin is identified as a key player in the conflict in the region.

  • Analysts often reference Harkat-ul-Mujahidin when discussing militancy in South Asia.

Synonyms

Harkat ul-Mujahedeen
vsHarkat-ul-Mujahidin
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1 9.9

A Pakistani Islamic armed group called a terrorist group that wants the area to join Pakistan

focuses on militant operations in Kashmir without emphasising political objectives
Harkat ul-Ansar
vsHarkat-ul-Mujahidin
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1 9.9

An Islamic armed group from Pakistan that fights in Kashmir and wants Kashmir to join Pakistan

emphasises designation as a terrorist group and current Kashmir activity
Harkat-ul-Mujahideen
vsHarkat-ul-Mujahidin
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9.9

An armed Muslim group from Pakistan that fought in Afghanistan and was called a terrorist group

is active mainly in Kashmir rather than widely across multiple regions

Surface Forms

Harkat-ul-Mujahidin main

Etymology

Harkat-ul-Mujahidin comes from Arabic words used in Urdu; Harkat means 'movement', al- means 'the', and Mujahidin means 'fighters' or 'those who struggle'. So the name literally says 'movement of the fighters', which explains why it is used for an armed militant group.