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Terrorism
Unlawful use of violence and intimidation, particularly against civilians, in pursuit of political, religious or ideological aims.
OVERVIEW
Global picture
Global terrorism deaths reached 8,352 in 2024 (Global Terrorism Index). Sub-Saharan Africa now accounts for 51% of global terrorism deaths.
CURRENT SITUATION
What's happening now
Islamic State affiliates (ISWAP, ISIS-K, IS-Sahel) expanded across the Sahel. Right-wing extremism surged in Europe and North America. AI-generated propaganda and unmanned aerial systems are new operational vectors.
Deaths (2024)
8,352
GTI
Countries affected
58
recorded incidents
IS affiliates
27
worldwide
Sanctions listings
1,200+
UN 1267/1988
MAJOR ACTORS / NETWORKS
Key organizations
Islamic State (Da'esh)Al-QaedaISIS-KISWAPBoko HaramAl-ShabaabTTP
MOST AFFECTED
Countries & regions
Burkina FasoMaliNigerNigeriaSomaliaAfghanistanSyria
TRENDS
Evolving patterns
Drone-enabled attacks
AI-generated radicalization content
Crypto-financed operations
Cross-border Sahel expansion
LEGAL FRAMEWORK
International conventions
- UN Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy
- UNSC Resolutions 1373, 1624, 2178
- FATF Recommendation 5-8
- Budapest Convention Additional Protocol
PREVENTION
Response strategies
- PVE/CVE community programs
- Beneficial ownership transparency
- Border pre-screening systems
- Countering violent extremism online
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