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Terrorism

Published on Feb 06, 2016

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

HISTORY

  • The term "terror" was first applied during the french revolution
  • Major terrorist attacks from late 1980's - today
  • political violence is not considered terrorism
  • Major terrorist groups= Al-Qaeda, Libyan government, ISIS,

MAJOR EVENTS

  • Many car bombings in Middle East by Al-Qaeda (2002-2004)
  • In 2005-2009 many hotel bombings in Middle East by Al-Qaeda
  • Many Religious sites bombing (2002-2009)
  • 9/11 attacks against US by Al-Qaeda
  • Flights bombings against Americans in the late 1980's

WHO HAS SUPPORTED THEM?

  • Afghanistan- taliban leaders sheltered Al-Qaeda
  • Pakistan- terrorists can easily hide there
  • Iraq- provided chemical weapons and had close links with Al-Qaeda
  • Iran- offered refuge to Al-Qaeda terrorists