ISIS stands for the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria. It's a jihadist extremist group that emerged in the early 2000s and gained global prominence around 2014 when it declared the establishment of a worldwide "caliphate". ISIS became known for its brutal violence and attempts at state-building in the territories it controlled, predominantly in Iraq and Syria. Exploiting political instability, the group imposed harsh practices based on their interpretation of Islamic law and committed many human rights abuses. It's crucial to remember that their ideologies and actions are not representative of the beliefs of all Muslims, just as extremist actions in any religion don't reflect the beliefs of all followers.
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