Terrorism Case Study

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Introduction In 2016, a total of 11,072 terrorist attacks occurred worldwide, resulting in more than 25,600 total deaths and more than 33,800 people injured. Terrorism is the act of unlawful and unjust violence to intimidate or fill a population of people with fear, to pursue their goals that are religious, political, or ideological. Terrorism is a major issue in the world because innocent people are being affected. There are many different types of terrorist attacks that can be perpetrated. Because a terrorist attack is instantaneous, it is hard to be prepared and rush innocent citizenry somewhere safe. In addition, when a terrorist attack happens, people are alarmed, skeptical, and frighted. Terrorism damages the lives …show more content…

More countries experienced at least one terrorism-related death in 2016 than in any other year since 2001, with 77 countries affected — 11 more than in 2015. From our point of view we see terrorism as a curse, however some people believe that terrorism isn’t a crime when interpreted accurately. Egyptian MP Ragab Hilal Hamida, from the Muslim Brotherhood says: I specifically wanted to explain that [the term] ‘terrorism’ is not a curse when given its true meaning. [When interpreted accurately,] it means opposing occupation as it exists in Palestine, Afghanistan and Iraq!…” He explains that where he comes from the person doesn’t view terrorism as something bad because it’s part of their religion. This Palestinian is therefore [called] a terrorist, but he does not care that he is called a terrorist, since the Koran calls him so! We shouldn't be calling them terrorist, but instead murderers or criminals. However, many people disagree with his statement. If they aren’t allowed to kill citizens from their country then why do they go to a different country to kill innocent citizenry? How can the act of killing hundreds of people not be something you are ashamed of? In conclusion, there are two sides of terrorism but most agree that terrorist attacks are a crime and shouldn’t be carried

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