Islamism and Its Enemies in the Horn of Africa - 9780253216793

Islamism and Its Enemies in the Horn of AfricaAuthor(s): Alex de Waal\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Indiana University Press, United States\nImprint: Indiana University Press\nISBN-13: 9780253216793, 978-0253216793\nSynopsis\nMilitant Islam is a powerful force in the Horn of Africa, and the [url] war on terrorism has thrown the region and its politics into the international spotlight. Since the 1990s, when a failed [url] military mission was called in to maintain order, Islamist organizations, with heavy sponsorship from Saudi Arabia, have multiplied and established much-needed health and education services in the region. However, despite the good that they are clearly providing, these organizations are labeled \""terrorist\"" by the [url] Islamist extremists have been found to be responsible for the deadly embassy bombings in Kenya and Tanzania and the attack on an Israeli jet in Mombasa. Since September 11, 2001, global effort has been concentrated on bringing these groups to their .