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Singapore Terrorism Profile

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Terrorist groups - foreign based
Islamic State of Iraq and ash-Sham (ISIS) network in Singapore: aim(s): enhance its networks in Singapore; implement ISIS's strict interpretation of sharia
area(s) of operation: attacks in Bangladesh are staged in Singapore; operates under the name the Islamic State in Bangladesh (2018)
Jemaah Islamiyah (JI): aim(s): enhance its networks in Singapore and, ultimately, overthrow the Singapore Government and establish a pan-Islamic state across Southeast Asia
area(s) of operation: maintains a presence (2018)

Source: CIA World Factbook
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