"The Islamic State added a focus on sectarianism to a layer of radical views. In particular, it linked itself to the Salafi-jihadi movement that evolved out of the Afghan jihad."
— Islamic State

January 1, 1970

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Organizations and people designated as terroristIslamic fundamentalist groupsFormer unrecognized countries
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Sources

Hassan, Hassan (13 June 2016). "The Sectarianism of the Islamic State: Ideological Roots and Political Context". Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.