How so-called Islamic State started - In 3 minutes

Name: How so-called Islamic State started - In 3 minutes
Uploaded: 2016-03-09T11:07:29.000Z
Duration: 3 min 15 s
Description: The jihadist group Islamic State (IS) was officially formed in 2014, but its roots go as far back as 1979, as the BBC's Jim Muir explains.

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The jihadist group Islamic State (IS) was officially formed in 2014, but its roots go as far back as 1979, when the Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan.

The BBC's Jim Muir traces the group's path to the present day.

Video produced by Mohamed Madi

Middle East

9 March 2016