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Definition of East turkestan islamic movement
1. Noun. A group of Uighur Muslims fighting Chinese control of Xinjiang; declared by China in 2001 to be terrorists although there is a long history of cycles of insurgency and repression.
Exact synonyms: East Turkistan Islamic Movement
Category relationships: Act Of Terrorism, Terrorism, Terrorist Act
Generic synonyms: Foreign Terrorist Organization, Fto, Terrorist Group, Terrorist Organization
Geographical relationships: Sinkiang, Xinjiang, Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region
Category relationships: Act Of Terrorism, Terrorism, Terrorist Act
Generic synonyms: Foreign Terrorist Organization, Fto, Terrorist Group, Terrorist Organization
Geographical relationships: Sinkiang, Xinjiang, Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region