East Turkestan Islamic Movement

East Turkestan Islamic Movement

The East Turkestan Islamic Movement (ETIM) (also known as the Turkistan Islamic Party (TIP), Turkistan Islamic Movement (TIM), and other names; is a Waziri based mujahideen organization. Its stated goals are the independence of East Turkestan. According to NBC News between 1990 to 2001 ETIM has reportedly committed over 200 acts of terrorism, resulting in at least 162 deaths and over 440 injuries.

Read more about East Turkestan Islamic Movement:  History, Ideology, Structure, Guantanamo Bay Detainees, Attacks, Analysis, Designation As Terrorist Organization

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