Hizb-ut-Tahrir's Increasing Activity in Central Asia
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-14-2004
Abstract
Organized in Jerusalem in 1953 and having headquartered in London, Hizb-ut-Tahrir aims at establishing a single Islamic Caliphate incorporating all Central Asian republics of the CIS, along with the Muslim regions of Russia, China, and the northern Caucasus. Proclaiming a non-violent way to a theocratic state, this transnational movement, in Arabic the “Party of Islamic Liberation” has had some success at grassroots level, not only because of a well-organized underground activity and external support in finances and training, but also because of the perceived political exclusion of youth, increasing poverty, and unemployment in Central Asia. Supporters of the Islamic Caliphate advocate free trade and no borders between Muslim states.
Recommended Citation
Tabyshalieva, Anara. "Hizb-ut-Tahrir's Increasing Activity in Central Asia." The Central Asia-Caucasus ANALYST. 14 January, 2004. SAIS, Johns Hopkins University.
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