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| − | '''Lashkar-e- | + | '''Lashkar-e-Taiba''' is one of the largest and most active Islamic terrorist organizations in [[South Asia]]. It was founded in [[Afghanistan]] by Hafiz Muhammad Saeed.<ref>[http://specials.rediff.com/news/2005/sep/02sld15.htm The 15 faces of terror] Rediff.com</ref> It is currently based in Pakistan-administered Kashmir. Lashkar-e-Taiba members have carried out major [[terrorist attacks]] against the Republic of [[India]].<ref>[https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/target/etc/modern.html The evolution of Islamic Terrorism] by John Moore,PBS</ref> The organization is regarded as a dangerous terror outfit by the governments of [[India]], the [[United States]], the [[United Kingdom]], [[Kazakhstan]], [[Russia]], [[Australia]] and others.<ref>[http://www.tribuneindia.com/2003/20031226/world.htm#4 USA redesignates Pakistan-based terror groups] The Tribune</ref><ref name="BBC">[http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/2510613.stm Lashkar-e-Toiba],BBC</ref><ref>[http://www.arabtimesonline.com/arabtimes/kuwait/Viewdet.asp?ID=8534&cat=a Terror list out] Arab Times</ref><ref>[http://www.abc.net.au/pm/content/2004/s1107792.htm Is Lashkar-e-Taiba still operating in Pakistan?] abc.net</ref> Their ideology is based on an intensely virulent strain of [[Islamic Fundamentalism]], [[anti-Semitism]], anti-[[Hinduism]], [[Hesperophobia]], [[Xenophobia]] and the hatred of and prejudices against non-Muslim minorities (such as [[Christians]] and [[Hinduism|Hindus]]) in Pakistan and [[Kashmir]] in South Asia. Their ultimate goal is to eradicate all Hindus in Kashmir and India and establish a totalitarian, [[Islam]]ic [[fascist]] regime. They also have disparaging views against [[Jew]]s and support terrorist groups in [[Palestine]] against the holy land of [[Israel]]. Their propaganda routinely demonizes Jews and Hindus together as "enemies of Islam"[http://www.hinduonnet.com/businessline/2001/01/05/stories/040555ra.htm][http://www.tribuneindia.com/2003/20030703/edit.htm#4][http://www.ict.org.il/articles/articledet.cfm?articleid=149] |
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
*[http://www.adl.org/terrorism/symbols/lashkaretaiba.asp Report on the Lashkar-e-Toiba by the Anti-Defamation League] | *[http://www.adl.org/terrorism/symbols/lashkaretaiba.asp Report on the Lashkar-e-Toiba by the Anti-Defamation League] | ||
*[http://www.satp.org/satporgtp/countries/india/states/jandk/terrorist_outfits/lashkar_e_toiba.htm Report on Lashkar-e-Toiba by the South Asia Terrorism Portal] | *[http://www.satp.org/satporgtp/countries/india/states/jandk/terrorist_outfits/lashkar_e_toiba.htm Report on Lashkar-e-Toiba by the South Asia Terrorism Portal] | ||
| − | *[http://www.saag.org/%5Cpapers20%5Cpaper1972.html Should Mohd. Afzal Guru be executed?] International Terrorism | + | *[http://www.saag.org/%5Cpapers20%5Cpaper1972.html Should Mohd. Afzal Guru be executed?] International Terrorism Monitor—Paper # 132. |
{{Terrorism}} | {{Terrorism}} | ||
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[[Category:Islam]] | [[Category:Islam]] | ||
[[Category:Asia]] | [[Category:Asia]] | ||
Revision as of 03:30, March 22, 2020
Lashkar-e-Taiba is one of the largest and most active Islamic terrorist organizations in South Asia. It was founded in Afghanistan by Hafiz Muhammad Saeed.[1] It is currently based in Pakistan-administered Kashmir. Lashkar-e-Taiba members have carried out major terrorist attacks against the Republic of India.[2] The organization is regarded as a dangerous terror outfit by the governments of India, the United States, the United Kingdom, Kazakhstan, Russia, Australia and others.[3][4][5][6] Their ideology is based on an intensely virulent strain of Islamic Fundamentalism, anti-Semitism, anti-Hinduism, Hesperophobia, Xenophobia and the hatred of and prejudices against non-Muslim minorities (such as Christians and Hindus) in Pakistan and Kashmir in South Asia. Their ultimate goal is to eradicate all Hindus in Kashmir and India and establish a totalitarian, Islamic fascist regime. They also have disparaging views against Jews and support terrorist groups in Palestine against the holy land of Israel. Their propaganda routinely demonizes Jews and Hindus together as "enemies of Islam"[1][2][3]
References
- ↑ The 15 faces of terror Rediff.com
- ↑ The evolution of Islamic Terrorism by John Moore,PBS
- ↑ USA redesignates Pakistan-based terror groups The Tribune
- ↑ Lashkar-e-Toiba,BBC
- ↑ Terror list out Arab Times
- ↑ Is Lashkar-e-Taiba still operating in Pakistan? abc.net
External links
- Report on the Lashkar-e-Toiba by the Anti-Defamation League
- Report on Lashkar-e-Toiba by the South Asia Terrorism Portal
- Should Mohd. Afzal Guru be executed? International Terrorism Monitor—Paper # 132.
