Aden-abyan Islamic Army (Noun)
Meaning
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.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The Aden-Abyan Islamic Army is considered a serious threat to the Yemeni government and has been linked to numerous terrorist attacks in the region.
- The group's extremist ideology and ties to al-Qaeda make the Aden-Abyan Islamic Army a formidable opponent for Western forces operating in the Middle East.
- In 2000, the Aden-Abyan Islamic Army claimed responsibility for the bombing of the USS Cole, a US Navy destroyer that was refueling in Aden harbor.
- Western governments have placed the Aden-Abyan Islamic Army on their lists of designated terrorist organizations due to its violent actions and anti-Western ideology.
- Security experts believe that the Aden-Abyan Islamic Army poses a significant threat to Western tourists visiting Yemen, particularly those who plan to travel to rural areas.