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JEM

JEM

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A violent Islamic group active in Kashmir that uses attacks and kidnappings
  • noun
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  • Due to its violent activities, JEM has been designated a terrorist organization by several countries.
  • JEM rebels

Examples

  • The report also suggested that the government of Eritrea was providing military training and logistical support to JEM and SLM/A.

    Academic text (2009)

  • The Panel of Experts report published in December 2005 indicated that the SLM/A and JEM had received arms, ammunition, and equipment from Chad, Eritrea, the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, and non-governmental groups in violation of the arms embargo.

    Academic text (2009)

  • The government implemented new measures to counter the threats posed by JEM in the region.

  • Spokespersons for JEM often release statements justifying their actions on social media.

Synonyms

Jaish-e-Mohammed
vsJEM
  • Offensive
9.9

A violent Islamist group active in Kashmir that carries out attacks

is the acronym used for that same militant organization
Jaish-e-Muhammad
vsJEM
  • Offensive
9.9

An armed group in Kashmir that carries out attacks and kidnappings to free members from prison

is the acronym form referring to that same group
Jaish-i-Mohammed
vsJEM
  • Offensive
9.9

A militant Islamist group active in Kashmir known for terrorist attacks and kidnappings

is the shortened acronym commonly used for that organization
Army of Muhammad
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  • Offensive
9.9

An armed Islamic group in Kashmir that kidnaps people to get jailed members released

is the acronym for the original group rather than this allied name

Surface Forms

JEM singular
JEMs plural

Etymology

The word JEM comes from the name Jaish-e-Mohammed, which in Urdu and Arabic means 'Army of Mohammed'. So JEM is an acronym from that name and is used as the short name for a militant group that calls itself that and is known for violent acts.