Laskar Jihad

Muslim leader Jafar Umar Thalib, who heads a militant Islamic group called the Laskar Jihad, was detained by investigators looking into the death.

Indonesia: Why The World Should Worry 2007

Even as the United States and other Western countries have criticized Jakarta for being complacent about its growing fundamentalist movement, Indonesian Vice President Hamzah Haz has gone out of his way to be seen publicly with Muslim firebrands like Laskar Jihad founder Jafar Umar Thalib and Abu Bakar Bashir, a cleric accused of leading a Southeast Asian terror ring.

Interview: 'Arrest Me First' 2008

Firebrands like Laskar Jihad founder Jafar Umar Thalib denounced America, and other militants launched recruitment drives for the Taliban.

Battle Of The Greens 2008

Many of the "holy warriors" belonged to the Laskar Jihad, whose members dress in white and follow an extremely devout form of Islam.

Terror Islands 2007

Some units have been accused of helping to fund extremist groups like the Laskar Jihad, whose machete-wielding members have fought Christians in the Moluccan Islands.

Indonesia: Asia's New Weakest Link 2007

Laskar Jihad and FPI made their first public appearances on November 14, 1999, a day that came to be known as Black Friday.

Seeds of Terror Maria A. Ressa 2003

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Seeds of Terror Maria A. Ressa 2003

Muslim fighters from different groups moved fighters from Ambon to Poso: Laskar Jihad, Laskar Jundullah, which based its force in Poso, and Laskar Mujahideen, fueling conflict between Muslims and Christians.

Seeds of Terror Maria A. Ressa 2003

Western intelligence sources say at least $9.3 million were transferred from the military to Laskar Jihad.

Seeds of Terror Maria A. Ressa 2003

When Jaffar Umar Thalib, the head of Laskar Jihad, was arrested, Haz visited him in prison “to offer sympathy” as a “Muslim brother.”

Seeds of Terror Maria A. Ressa 2003