Religious Extremism Main Cause of Terrorism, According to Report
THE GUARDIAN
By George Arnett
Religious extremism has become the main driver of terrorism in recent years, according to this year’s Global Terrorism Index. The report recorded 18,000 deaths in 2013, a rise of 60% on the previous year. The majority (66%) of these were attributable to just four groups: Islamic State (Isis) in Iraq and Syria, Boko Haram in Nigeria, the Taliban in Afghanistan and al-Qaida. Overall there has been a fivefold increase in deaths from terrorism since the 9/11 suicide attacks. [link]
By George Arnett
Religious extremism has become the main driver of terrorism in recent years, according to this year’s Global Terrorism Index. The report recorded 18,000 deaths in 2013, a rise of 60% on the previous year. The majority (66%) of these were attributable to just four groups: Islamic State (Isis) in Iraq and Syria, Boko Haram in Nigeria, the Taliban in Afghanistan and al-Qaida. Overall there has been a fivefold increase in deaths from terrorism since the 9/11 suicide attacks. [link]
