Islamic Jihad Union

The Islamic Jihad Union (IJU) is a militant Islamist group originating from Uzbekistan, committed to establishing an Islamic state through violent means. Founded in the early 2000s, it has links to extremist organizations like Al-Qaeda. The IJU engages in terrorist activities, including attacks and recruiting members, primarily targeting governments and institutions they see as opposed to their interpretation of Islam. It operates mainly in Central Asia and has connections to global jihadist networks, posing security threats beyond its region.