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Jaish-e-Mohammed

Imagine a group that wants to change borders! Let's learn about Jaish-e-Mohammed.

Key Facts

Group Type
Militant organization.
Year Formed
2000.
Main Goal
To separate Jammu and Kashmir from India and integrate it into Pakistan.
Designated As
A terrorist organization by many countries and the United Nations.

Who Are They?

Jaish-e-Mohammed is a group that started in the year 2000. They are known for wanting to make a big change in a place called Kashmir. They believe Kashmir should be part of Pakistan, not India. This group has been involved in many serious events. It's like they have a very strong opinion about where a place should belong.

Where Did They Come From?

This group started in Pakistan. Think of it like a new club forming with a specific goal. Their main goal is to help Muslims in Kashmir, whom they believe need to be freed. They have friends with other groups too, like the Taliban and Al-Qaeda. Sometimes, groups like this are said to get help from other countries' special services.

What Have They Done?

Jaish-e-Mohammed has been blamed for some very serious attacks. One was an attack on a building where important decisions are made in India, called the Indian Parliament. Another was an attack on an airbase where planes are kept. These events are like big problems that cause a lot of worry and have made countries talk to each other very seriously.

Why Do We Talk About Them?

Learning about groups like Jaish-e-Mohammed helps us understand how the world works. It shows that people can have very different ideas about how countries should be. Many countries around the world, like the United States and the United Nations, have said this group is a terrorist organization. This means they are considered dangerous.

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