Questions tagged [terrorism]
Questions about terrorism or related events, directly or indirectly.
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Have any other EOs (or similar acts) declared specific groups 'domestic terrorist organization' or as calling for the overthrow of the US government?
As far as I can tell the Trump White House didn't invoke any specific (Congress) laws for declaring Antifa a 'domestic terrorist organization' in an Executive Order, as EOs sometimes if not usually do ...
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Why has the USA embraced the new Al Qaeda leadership of Syria? [closed]
The media has reported (here) the 'ex' Al Qaeda leader come new president of Syria is visiting New York and the United Nations. Also, Mr Trump recently met with & praised this 'ex' Al Qaeda leader ...
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What are designated terrorist acts committed by groups identifying as Antifa?
Recently, Trump, followed by the Netherlands and Hungary, expressed intentions to designate Antifa as a terrorist organization. The legality of designating Antifa as terrorists is also questionable, ...
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What violent acts or injuries are attributable to Palestine Action?
The UK government has recently proscribed Palestine Action as a terrorist group. According to the Prime Minister's spokesperson (reported in The Express, The Guardian, The Independent, and other ...
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Did Germany declare the Donetsk People’s Republic to be a terrorist organization, at some point?
Yeah, I know the DPR is just history now, having been officially absorbed into Russia, but this Dec 2024 bit I read in Stars and Stripes was intriguing:
Dieter S. was charged Oct. 18 with suspicion ...
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Which major political leaders did not term the Pahalgam attack as a terrorist attack? [closed]
In Pahalgam, India - on Apr 22, 2025, there was an attack on tourists.
Diplomats and/or Political Leaders from across the world including US, UK, Denmark, Germany, France, Russia, even China and ...
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What evidence has India provided to back up its claims that Pakistan was responsible for the Pahalgam terror attack?
Following the terror attack in Baisaran Valley, Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir on 23 April 2025, the Indian government has attributed responsibility to Pakistan.
What are the publicly stated reasons and ...
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Why is India creating pressure on Pakistan with Indus water treaty?
In the wake of the recent terror attack in Kashmir, the Indian government has suspended the Indus Waters Treaty.
On 23 April 2025, following a targeted terrorist attack in Baisaran Valley of Pahalgam,...
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How many civilians have been killed on each side? Lebanon, Israel [closed]
After the ceasefire was established between Israel and Hezbollah. How many civilians have been killed on each side?
If the statistics are not accurate, what are the claims of the authorities and the ...
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What did Osama bin Laden's son Omar post on social media?
Osama bin Laden's son was banned from France for making terrorism-related posts that he claims were made by a hacker:
French authorities have ordered Omar bin Laden, a son of slain Al
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How many people have died during the wars in Ukraine/Gaza/Lebanon?
How many civilians have been killed during the wars in
Ukraine since 24 February 2022
Gaza since 7 October 2023
Israel since 7 October 2023
Lebanon since 8 October 2023
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Roughly how many organizations are considered terrorist by the UK but not (formally so) by the US?
I noticed that Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh is listed as a terrorist organization by the UK (and Australia) but apparently not by the US. I'm guessing the UK listed them in part because Dhaka ...
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Is the term "terrorism" defined in international law?
At least since the September 11 attacks, we hear the term "terrorism" a lot. It seems to be often used as a political and propaganda tool to put pressure on your enemies.
Are there clear ...
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Are there any documented instances of ISIS violence against lesbians?
If not, are there any documented cases of persecution of lesbians with a lesser degree of severity like jail, penalties, social ostracization, etc? Do note I'm only talking about lesbians, not ...
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Have any (other) countries declared parts of the UN terrorist groups?
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Qatar and Saudi Arabia on Sunday condemned an Israeli parliamentary bill that seeks to label UNRWA, the main provider of aid for Palestinians in Gaza, a terrorist group, joining a growing number ...