The group originated as the Salafist Group for Preaching and Combat (GSPC).
They are armed, and were called "Salafist Group for Preaching and Combat" (French: "Groupe Salafiste pour la Prédication et le Combat"; GSPC) beforehand.
They are armed, and were called "Salafist Group for Preaching and Combat" (French: "Groupe Salafiste pour la Prédication et le Combat"; GSPC) beforehand.
Simplify: The group originated as the Salafist Group for Preaching and Combat (GSPC). Output: