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IBDA-C

IBDA-C

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A Turkish Islamist militant group that carries out violent attacks, including bombings
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  • The Turkish authorities tightened security after IBDA-C claimed responsibility for the attacks.

Examples

  • Several members of IBDA-C were arrested following the bombing in Istanbul.

  • The international community condemned the violence attributed to IBDA-C.

  • The IBDA-C claimed responsibility for the bombing in Istanbul.

  • Many people fear the IBDA-C due to its violent history.

  • The Turkish authorities tightened security after IBDA-C claimed responsibility for the attacks.

  • Several members of IBDA-C were arrested following the bombing in Istanbul.

  • Many people fear IBDA-C due to its violent history.

Synonyms

Great Eastern Islamic Raiders' Front
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9.9

A Turkish armed Islamist group that uses violence for political goals

focuses on violent attacks especially bombings against secular government

Surface Forms

IBDA-C singular
IBDA-Cs plural

Etymology

IBDA-C is the short form of a Turkish name made of five parts: İslami 'Islamic', Büyük 'great', Doğu 'east', Akıncılar 'raiders', and Cephesi 'front'. So the full name means 'Great Eastern Islamic Raiders' Front', which explains why IBDA-C is used for that militant group.