• Latest
  • Trending
Taliban replaces ISIS as world’s deadliest terror group

Taliban replaces ISIS as world’s deadliest terror group

November 23, 2019
Why Intellectuals do not like Capitalism?

Why Intellectuals do not like Capitalism?

December 4, 2019
Hong Kong & the Black Hand

Hong Kong & the Black Hand

December 4, 2019
Trump indicates to veto Hong Kong Democracy Act

Trump indicates to veto Hong Kong Democracy Act

November 23, 2019
Jakarta ex-governor Ahok tapped for job at state energy firm Pertamina

Jakarta ex-governor Ahok tapped for job at state energy firm Pertamina

November 23, 2019
5 snowscapes in Asia to spend your Christmas holiday

5 snowscapes in Asia to spend your Christmas holiday

November 23, 2019
Why some NGOs under fire amid Hong Kong crisis

Why some NGOs under fire amid Hong Kong crisis

November 23, 2019
79% of Indonesia’s priority targets linked to MoEF

79% of Indonesia’s priority targets linked to MoEF

November 23, 2019
slashed with razor

Slashed with razor, police sergeant got badly injured

November 22, 2019
U.S rush to pass Hong Kong bill brings concerns over city’s future

U.S rush to pass Hong Kong bill brings concerns over city’s future

November 21, 2019
Shinzo Abe breaks record as Japan’s longest-serving PM

Shinzo Abe breaks record as Japan’s longest-serving PM

November 21, 2019
$800 billion investment needed for Asia’s food security

$800 billion investment needed for Asia’s food security

November 21, 2019
Hong Kong Shopping mall fire signs of things to come?

Hong Kong Shopping mall fire signs of things to come?

November 21, 2019
citizendaily
  • Asia News
    • Northeast Asia
      • China
      • Japan
    • North Korea
    • Oceania
      • Australia
      • New Zealand
    • South Asia
      • Afghanistan
      • Bangladesh
      • India
      • Pakistan
    • Southeast Asia
      • Indonesia
      • Malaysia
      • Philippines
      • Singapore
      • Thailand
  • World News
    • Africa
    • Europe
      • Germany
      • United Kingdom
    • Latin America
      • Cuba
      • Mexico
    • Middle East
      • Gulf States
      • Iran
      • Iraq
      • Saudi Arabia
      • Syria
    • North America
      • Canada
      • United States
    • Russian Federation
  • Economy
    • Brexit
    • Free Market
  • Politics
    • ASEAN
    • Diplomacy
    • ISIS
    • National Defence & Security
  • Editorial
  • Environment
    • Climate Change
    • Forests
    • Water & Oceans
    • Wildlife & Endangered Species
  • Lifestyle
    • Books & Literature
    • Entertainment
    • Food & Dining
    • Religion
    • Travel
    • Tech
  • Sports
No Result
View All Result
Monday, December 9, 2019
  • Asia News
    • Northeast Asia
      • China
      • Japan
    • North Korea
    • Oceania
      • Australia
      • New Zealand
    • South Asia
      • Afghanistan
      • Bangladesh
      • India
      • Pakistan
    • Southeast Asia
      • Indonesia
      • Malaysia
      • Philippines
      • Singapore
      • Thailand
  • World News
    • Africa
    • Europe
      • Germany
      • United Kingdom
    • Latin America
      • Cuba
      • Mexico
    • Middle East
      • Gulf States
      • Iran
      • Iraq
      • Saudi Arabia
      • Syria
    • North America
      • Canada
      • United States
    • Russian Federation
  • Economy
    • Brexit
    • Free Market
  • Politics
    • ASEAN
    • Diplomacy
    • ISIS
    • National Defence & Security
  • Editorial
  • Environment
    • Climate Change
    • Forests
    • Water & Oceans
    • Wildlife & Endangered Species
  • Lifestyle
    • Books & Literature
    • Entertainment
    • Food & Dining
    • Religion
    • Travel
    • Tech
  • Sports
No Result
View All Result
citizendaily
No Result
View All Result

Taliban replaces ISIS as world’s deadliest terror group

Global Terrorism Index also warns of worrying surge in attacks from far right groups

November 23, 2019
in Afghanistan, Featured, ISIS, National Defense & Security, News, World News
0
Home Asia News South Asia Afghanistan
Post Views: 988

 

Islamic State is no longer the deadliest terrorist group in the world having held the title since 2014, but there has been a “worrying surge” in attacks from far right groups, the latest edition of the Global Terrorism Index shows. The index, which is compiled by the Institute for Economics & Peace, analyses key global trends in terrorism over the last 50 years. Its 2019 edition has found that total deaths from terrorism are down over 52 per cent from their peak in 2014.

The fall in the total number of deaths from terrorism was mirrored by a reduction in the impact of terrorism globally, as 98 countries recorded an improvement compared to 40 that recorded a deterioration. Although the intensity of terrorism has diminished, its breadth has not, as 103 countries recorded at least one terrorist incident in 2018 – the second worst year on record – and 71 countries suffered at least one fatality in the same year.

Deaths from terrorism fell for the fourth consecutive year with the total number falling by 15.2 per cent between 2017 and 2018 to 15,952. The index pointed to military successes against Islamic State (also known as Isis) and Boko Haram as the driver for the reduction. The largest fall occurred in Iraq, which recorded 3,217 fewer deaths from terrorism in 2018, a 75 per cent decrease from the prior year. For the first time since 2003, Iraq was no longer the country most impacted by terrorism.

RelatedPosts

Taliban oppose ulema conference in Indonesia

ISIS Has A Strategy to Create A Media Frenzy and News Outlets Are Struggling to Disrupt It

ISIS attacks

Deaths attributed to ISIS declined 69 per cent, with attacks declining 63 per cent in 2018. Isis now has an estimated 18,000 fighters left in Iraq and Syria, down from over 70,000 in 2014. The deadliest attack attributed to Isis in 2018 was in Deir ez-Zor, Syria, where at least 10 suicide bombers with four explosive-laden vehicles attacked and killed at least 51 people.

The collapse of ISIS was also reflected in Europe, with no deaths attributed to the group in 2018, although 16 deaths were attributed to “jihadi-inspired extremists”. Europe and the Middle East-North Africa were the two regions that recorded the biggest improvement in the impact of terrorism, with the number of deaths falling by 70 per cent and 65 per cent respectively.

In Europe, the number of deaths from terrorism fell for the second successive year, from more than 200 in 2017 to 62 in 2018. Only two attacks killed five or more people, compared with 11 in 2015. However, the index said that “one of the more worrying trends” was the “surge in far-right political terrorism” over the past five years, although the absolute number of far-right attacks remains low when compared to other forms of terrorism.

In North America, western Europe, and Oceania, far-right attacks increased by 320 per cent over the past five years. This trend has continued into 2019, with 77 deaths attributed to far-right terrorists to September 2019. The number of arrests linked to right-wing terrorism in Europe in 2019 increased for the third year in a row.

The 10 countries most impacted by terrorism in 2018:

(The list is based on a composite score of a range of factors determined by the index and is not based exclusively on fatalities)

1. Afghanistan
Incidents: 1,443
eaths: 7,379
Injured: 6,514
Most deadly group: Taliban

2. Iraq
Incidents: 1,131
Deaths: 1,054
Injured: 1,723
Most deadly group: ISIS

3. Nigeria
Incidents: 562
Deaths: 2,040
Injured: 772
Most deadly group: Boko Haram

4. Syria
Incidents: 131
Deaths: 662
Injured: 725
Most deadly group: Isis

5. Pakistan
Incidents: 366
Deaths: 537
Injured: 1,016
Most deadly group: Khorasan Chapter of ISIS

6. Somalia
Incidents: 286
Deaths: 646
Injured: 638
Most deadly group: Al-Shabaab

7. India
Incidents: 748
Deaths: 350
Injured: 540
Most deadly group: Maoists

8. Yemen
Incidents: 227
Deaths: 301
Injured: 325
Most deadly group: Houthi extremists (Ansar Allah)

9. Philippines
Incidents: 424
Deaths: 297
Injured: 343
Most deadly group: New People’s Army

10. Democratic Republic of Congo
Incidents: 135
Deaths: 410
Injured: 145
Most deadly group: Allied Democratic Forces

 

 

Source: IrishTimes
Tags: Afghanistan TalibanGlobal Counter-terrorismGlobal Terrorism IndexTaliban Network
Previous Post

79% of Indonesia's priority targets linked to MoEF

Next Post

Why some NGOs under fire amid Hong Kong crisis

Related Posts

Why Intellectuals do not like Capitalism?
ASEAN

Why Intellectuals do not like Capitalism?

December 4, 2019
Hong Kong & the Black Hand

Hong Kong & the Black Hand

December 4, 2019
Trump indicates to veto Hong Kong Democracy Act
Asian politics

Trump indicates to veto Hong Kong Democracy Act

November 23, 2019
Jakarta ex-governor Ahok tapped for job at state energy firm Pertamina
Economy

Jakarta ex-governor Ahok tapped for job at state energy firm Pertamina

November 23, 2019
5 snowscapes in Asia to spend your Christmas holiday
Destination

5 snowscapes in Asia to spend your Christmas holiday

November 23, 2019
Why some NGOs under fire amid Hong Kong crisis
Asia News

Why some NGOs under fire amid Hong Kong crisis

November 23, 2019
Next Post
Why some NGOs under fire amid Hong Kong crisis

Why some NGOs under fire amid Hong Kong crisis

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Translate

Subscription

Popular Post

Why Intellectuals do not like Capitalism?
ASEAN

Why Intellectuals do not like Capitalism?

December 4, 2019
0

London/Hong Kong (5/12).  Following the collapse of socialist systems around the world at the end of the 1980s, the superiority...

Read more
Bangladesh gunmen made no demands, Islamic State not involved

NGOs call for mass boycott of palm oil giant IOI

June 29, 2016
No peace for Greenpeace

No peace for Greenpeace

July 1, 2016
Bangladesh gunmen made no demands, Islamic State not involved

The Case Against Greenpeace

July 1, 2016
Bangladesh gunmen made no demands, Islamic State not involved

Malaysia: The Third Force & the Nika Affair

July 1, 2016
  • About Us
  • Creative Commons
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Disclaimer
  • Contact Us

Topics

Follow Us

About Us

citizendaily.news is part of the citizen Daily Media Group LLC, which delivers daily news around the globe. ​

© 2012 The Citizen Daily

No Result
View All Result
  • Asia News
    • Northeast Asia
      • China
      • Japan
    • North Korea
    • Oceania
      • Australia
      • New Zealand
    • South Asia
      • Afghanistan
      • Bangladesh
      • India
      • Pakistan
    • Southeast Asia
      • Indonesia
      • Malaysia
      • Philippines
      • Singapore
      • Thailand
  • World News
    • Africa
    • Europe
      • Germany
      • United Kingdom
    • Latin America
      • Cuba
      • Mexico
    • Middle East
      • Gulf States
      • Iran
      • Iraq
      • Saudi Arabia
      • Syria
    • North America
      • Canada
      • United States
    • Russian Federation
  • Economy
    • Brexit
    • Free Market
  • Politics
    • ASEAN
    • Diplomacy
    • ISIS
    • National Defence & Security
  • Editorial
  • Environment
    • Climate Change
    • Forests
    • Water & Oceans
    • Wildlife & Endangered Species
  • Lifestyle
    • Books & Literature
    • Entertainment
    • Food & Dining
    • Religion
    • Travel
    • Tech
  • Sports

© 2012 The Citizen Daily