GSPC
an Algerian extremist Islamic offshoot of the Armed Islamic Group; now the largest and most active armed terrorist group in Algeria that seeks to overthrow the government; a major source of support and recruitment for al-Qaeda operations in Europe and northern Africa • Syn: Salafist Group, Salafast Group for Call and Combat • Topics: terrorism, act of terrorism, terrorist act • Regions: Algeria, Algerie, Democratic and Popular Republic of Algeria • Instance Hypernyms: terrorist organization, terrorist group, foreign terrorist organization, FTO
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