Encyclopedia of Terrorism, Third EditionInfobase Holdings, Inc, 2021 M08 1 - 432 páginas The ongoing conflicts in the Middle East and the bombings overseas have shown that—despite the "War on Terror"—terrorism is still very much a part of daily life for many individuals. Encyclopedia of Terrorism, Third Edition provides students, researchers, journalists, and policymakers with a complete survey of what seems to be an intractable problem. More than 330 entries organized in an easily accessible, A-to-Z format offer comprehensive treatments of the events, people, organizations, and places that have played a major role in international terrorism. Each entry is placed within its appropriate historical context to help readers understand the wide-ranging motivations behind terrorist actions. New and updated entries include:
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... involved in clinic protests were not involved in and did not support violence, these protests remained the common ground of expression for antiabortion sentiment. Those willing to use violence to stop abortions, such as Michael Bray or ...
... involved in. Abu. Nidal. Also known as: Sabri al-Banna (b. 1937–d. 2002) Palestinian dissident leader Sabri al-Banna ... involvement was noted by his employers and the Saudi regime. He was fired, and later imprisoned, tortured, and expelled ...
... involved the detonation of explosive liquids (disguised as ordinary items such as baby formula or shampoo) on flights originating from the United Kingdom and the United States. It was also the first time the U.S. Terror Alert ever ...
... involved as a leader in al-Aqsa. In May 2004, he was convicted of murder and sentenced to life imprisonment. The brigade continues to operate primarily in the West Bank, although it claims attacks inside Israel and the Gaza Strip as ...
... involved an elaborate scheme in which funding, weapons, and detailed instructions for the group came from Zarqawi, who remained a Jordanian citizen (and a fugitive) while living in Iraq. In June of the same year, Zarqawi murdered ...