Groupe Islamique Armé

Groupe Islamique Armé (GIA) is a militant Islamist group that originated in Algeria in the early 1990s. It sought to establish an Islamic state through violent means, including attacks on government targets, civilians, and security forces. GIA was responsible for a brutal insurgency during the Algerian Civil War, resulting in many deaths. The group aimed to impose strict Islamic laws and opposed the country's secular government. Over time, GIA's influence waned due to internal divisions and government crackdowns, but its actions left a lasting impact on Algeria and the broader fight against extremist violence.