Fedayeen al-Islam (also spelled Fedayan-i-Islam, variously translated as "Islamic Commandos" or "Islamic Patriots") was a militant group in Pakistan under the leadership of Hakimullah Mehsud, who was a deputy to Baitullah Mehsud in the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) prior to Baitullah's death.[1] After Baitullah's death in August 2009, Hakimullah assumed leadership of the TTP.

Alleged attacks

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Islamabad Hotel Bombing

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The group claimed responsibility for the Islamabad Marriott Hotel bombing[2][3]

After the Islamabad Marriott Hotel bombing, the group called Arabiya's correspondent in the Pakistani capital, Islamabad. The correspondent said he received a text message on his mobile phone showing a telephone number. He said he called the number and then heard a recording in which the group admitted launching Saturday's attack. The Arabiya television correspondent said the speaker spoke in English with a South Asian accent. The Fedayeen Islam group has issued several demands including for Pakistan to stop its cooperation with the United States.[citation needed]

Lahore Police Academy Attacks

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Fedayeen al-Islam claimed responsibility for the 2009 Lahore police academy attacks[4]

2009 April 4 Islamabad Attack

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Febayeen al-Islam claimed responsibility for a suicide bombing in the capital that killed eight troops.[1]

2009 April 5 Chakwal Attack

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The group also claimed responsibility for a suicide bombing that targeted a Shia mosque in Chakwal, Punjab province. 24 people died in the attack.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Pakistan's extremists: The slide downhill". The Economist. 8 April 2009. Retrieved 19 April 2009.
  2. ^ "McClatchy Washington Bureau | 09/22/2008 | Pakistan hit by smaller attacks, killing at last 10". Archived from the original on 23 September 2008. Retrieved 23 September 2008. Pakistan hit by smaller attacks, killing at last 10
  3. ^ Sedarat, Firouz; M. Jones (23 September 2008). "UPDATE 2-Little-known Islamic group claims Pakistan attack". Reuters. Archived from the original on 27 September 2008. Retrieved 23 September 2008.
  4. ^ "Pakistan group claims police attack, makes demands". Associated Press. 31 March 2009. Archived from the original on 3 April 2009. Retrieved 1 April 2009.