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Armenian Secret Army for the Liberation of Armenia

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The Armenian Secret Army for the Liberation of Armenia (ASALA) was an Armenian nationalist terrorist organization that operated from the late 1970s to the early 1990s. It aimed to secure the independence of the disputed Armenian-populated regions in Turkey and Azerbaijan through acts of terrorism.

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The Armenian Secret Army for the Liberation of Armenia was a militant organization that conducted various terrorist activities in pursuit of the liberation of Armenian territories.

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1. The Armenian Secret Army for the Liberation of Armenia was one of the most notorious militant organizations in the late 20th century.
2. ASALA carried out numerous attacks in the 1980s, targeting Turkish and Azerbaijani interests.
3. The activities of the Armenian Secret Army for the Liberation of Armenia received worldwide attention at the time.