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The GTD defines a terrorist attack as "the threatened or actual use of illegal force and violence by a non‐state actor to attain a political, economic, religious, or social goal through fear, coercion, or intimidation."
Bombing 4 50+ Marawi, Philippines Mindanao State University bombing: A bomb exploded during a Catholic Mass at the gymnasium of Mindanao State University. The Islamic State claimed responsibility. [115] [116] [117] Islamic State: Terrorism in the Philippines: 12 December Vehicle-ramming, suicide bombing, mass shooting 23 (+1) 34: Daraban, Pakistan
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At an all-time high, 106 countries experienced at least one terrorist attack. Of these, 77 countries recorded at least one death, an increase from 65 countries in 2015. Iraq, Afghanistan, Nigeria, Syria, and Pakistan remain the top five countries most affected by terrorism. However, Nigeria also saw the greatest reduction in deaths.
Finland's prime minister described the stabbings as the country's first terrorist attack in history. [272] [273] 2 8 United Kingdom: September 15 A bomb wrapped in a plastic grocery bag concealed in a bucket exploded at the height of the morning rush at the London Underground. ISIL claimed responsibility for the bombing. [274] 0 29 United ...
The following is a list of terrorist incidents that were not carried out by a state or its forces (see state terrorism and state-sponsored terrorism).Assassinations are presented in List of assassinations and unsuccessful attempts at List of people who survived assassination attempts and List of heads of state and government who survived assassination attempts.
Car bombing 121+ 300: Mogadishu, Somalia October 2022 Mogadishu bombings: Double car bombing at Zobe junction. [91] Al-Shabaab Somali Civil War 13 November Bombing 6 81: Istanbul, Turkey: 2022 Istanbul bombing: A bomb in a bag exploded next to a bench on İstiklal Avenue. Police arrested a Syrian woman, Ahlam Albashır, whom they say planted ...
The attack was launched in retaliation against a drone strike carried out by the Islamic Resistance in Iraq targeting US troops in Jordan the week before, which killed three U.S. troops. Background Main article: Attacks on U.S. bases in Iraq, Jordan, and Syria during the Israel–Hamas war