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Aden-Abyan Islamic Army

DEFINITIONS OF: Aden-Abyan Islamic Army

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n Yemen-based terrorist group that supports al-Qaeda's goals; seeks to overthrow the Yemeni government and eliminate United States interests; responsible for bombings and kidnappings and killing western tourists in Yemen

Synonyms:
IAA, Islamic Army of Aden, Islamic Army of Aden-Abyan
Example of:
FTO, foreign terrorist organization, terrorist group, terrorist organization
a political movement that uses terror as a weapon to achieve its goals
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