Armed Islamic Group

French Groupe Islamique Armée (GIA)

Algerian militant group. It was formed in 1992 after the government nullified the likely victory of the Islamic Salvation Front in 1991 legislative elections and was fueled by the repatriation of numerous Algerian Islamists who had fought in the Afghan War (1978–92). The GIA began a series of violent, armed attacks against the government and against foreigners in Algeria and has been accused of civilian massacres—although it has been alleged that many such atrocities were committed by security-service infiltrators and special military units. It has also engaged in attacks abroad (particularly in France) and purportedly maintained links with militant Islamic groups throughout the world. Estimates of GIA strength have varied from hundreds to several thousand guerrillas.

Similarly, the Armed Islamic Group grew so brutal in its campaign against the Algerian government that it disgusted many Muslims who sympathized initially with its ideals.

Scoring the war on terrorism by Byman, Daniel / The National Interest

In contrast, the more radical Salafis, as represented by the Armed Islamic Group (GIA), drew a stark distinction between supporters and opponents of the jihad.

CENTRIFUGAL TENDENCIES IN THE ALGERIAN CIVIL WAR by Wiktorowicz, Quintan / Arab Studies Quarterly (ASQ)

The judge based his decision on Haddam's role as FIS spokesperson, and specifically on an alleged affiliation between FIS and the Armed Islamic Group (GIA)--an affiliation which was never proven and which Dr.

Algerian Victim of Secret Evidence Dr. Anwar Haddam Embraces Freedom by Yousef, Asma / Washington Report on Middle East Affairs

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