Back to Advanced SearchSEARCH RESULTS: 452 INCIDENTS
CHART RESULTS:
SEARCH CRITERIA:
All incidents regardless of doubt.
Including only suicide attacks.
Perpetrators: (Al-Nusrah Front; Al-Qaida; Al-Qaida Network for Southwestern Khulna Division; Al-Qaida Organization for Jihad in Sweden; Al-Qaida in Iraq; Al-Qaida in Saudi Arabia; Al-Qaida in Yemen; Al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP); Al-Qaida in the Indian Subcontinent; Al-Qaida in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM); Al-Qaqa Brigade)
| GTD ID | DATE | COUNTRY | CITY | PERPETRATOR GROUP | FATALITIES | INJURED | TARGET TYPE | REGION | ATTACK TYPE | WEAPON TYPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 201602290002 | 2016-02-29 | Yemen | Shaykh Uthman | Al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) (suspected) | 5 | 5 | Terrorists/Non-state Militia | Middle East & North Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201208160005 | 2012-08-16 | Iraq | Daquq | Al-Qaida in Iraq | 3 | 5 | Police | Middle East & North Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201108210009 | 2011-08-21 | Yemen | Zinjibar | Al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) | 10 | 5 | Police | Middle East & North Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201608180022 | 2016-08-18 | Yemen | Al-Ayn | Al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) | 4 | 6 | Military | Middle East & North Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201607200017 | 2016-07-20 | Yemen | Aden | Adan-Abyan Province of the Islamic State,Al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) (suspected) | 5 | 6 | Military | Middle East & North Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201312140005 | 2013-12-14 | Mali | Kidal | Al-Qaida in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM),Ansar al-Dine (Mali),Movement for Oneness and Jihad in West Africa (MUJAO) | 3 | 6 | Government (Diplomatic),Business | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201309280007 | 2013-09-28 | Mali | Timbuktu | Al-Qaida in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM) | 4 | 6 | Military,Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201209300012 | 2012-09-30 | Iraq | Kut | Al-Qaida in Iraq | 6 | 6 | Police | Middle East & North Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201208190002 | 2012-08-19 | Yemen | Mudiyah | Al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) | 2 | 6 | Terrorists/Non-state Militia | Middle East & North Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201208080010 | 2012-08-08 | Yemen | Jaar | Al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) | 1 | 6 | Private Citizens & Property | Middle East & North Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201206280017 | 2012-06-28 | Iraq | Ramadi | Al-Qaida in Iraq | 3 | 6 | Government (General),Police,Private Citizens & Property | Middle East & North Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 200809170002 | 2008-09-17 | Yemen | Sanaa | Al-Qaida in Yemen | 16 | 6 | Government (Diplomatic) | Middle East & North Africa | Bombing/Explosion,Armed Assault | Explosives,Explosives,Explosives,Firearms |
| 200806050021 | 2008-06-05 | Algeria | Lido | Al-Qaida in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM) (suspected) | 1 | 6 | Military | Middle East & North Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201806140009 | 2018-06-14 | Yemen | Wadea district | Al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) | 4 | 7 | Military | Middle East & North Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201607180022 | 2016-07-18 | Yemen | Mukalla | Al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) | 3 | 7 | Military,Private Citizens & Property | Middle East & North Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201502120005 | 2015-02-12 | Yemen | Bayhan district | Al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) | 8 | 7 | Military | Middle East & North Africa | Hostage Taking (Barricade Incident),Bombing/Explosion,Armed Assault | Explosives,Firearms |
| 201412180044 | 2014-12-18 | Yemen | Hudaydah | Al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) | 4 | 7 | Terrorists/Non-state Militia,Private Citizens & Property | Middle East & North Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201408160001 | 2014-08-16 | Mali | Ber | Al-Qaida in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM) | 3 | 7 | Government (Diplomatic) | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201405250002 | 2014-05-25 | Syria | Homs | Al-Nusrah Front | 1 | 7 | Private Citizens & Property | Middle East & North Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201312310015 | 2013-12-31 | Yemen | Aden | Al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) | 1 | 7 | Police | Middle East & North Africa | Bombing/Explosion,Armed Assault | Explosives,Firearms |
| 201310180008 | 2013-10-18 | Yemen | Ahwar | Al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) | 8 | 7 | Military | Middle East & North Africa | Bombing/Explosion,Armed Assault | Explosives,Explosives,Firearms |
| 201303190023 | 2013-03-19 | Iraq | Mosul | Al-Qaida in Iraq | 4 | 7 | Police | Middle East & North Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives,Unknown |
| 201302230003 | 2013-02-23 | Iraq | Baqubah | Al-Qaida in Iraq (suspected) | 3 | 7 | Government (General) | Middle East & North Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201301280002 | 2013-01-28 | Yemen | Radaa | Al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) | 6 | 7 | Military | Middle East & North Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201209300011 | 2012-09-30 | Iraq | Baghdad | Al-Qaida in Iraq | 2 | 7 | Police | Middle East & North Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201209290005 | 2012-09-29 | Yemen | Lawdar | Al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) (suspected) | 3 | 7 | Terrorists/Non-state Militia | Middle East & North Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201207230028 | 2012-07-23 | Iraq | Al-Ba'aj | Al-Qaida in Iraq | 1 | 7 | Police | Middle East & North Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201206130025 | 2012-06-13 | Iraq | Baqubah | Al-Qaida in Iraq | 3 | 7 | Police | Middle East & North Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201203130014 | 2012-03-13 | Yemen | Bayda | Al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) | 7 | 7 | Military | Middle East & North Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201203070002 | 2012-03-07 | Iraq | Kifah | Al-Qaida in Iraq (suspected) | 8 | 7 | Private Citizens & Property | Middle East & North Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201202150014 | 2012-02-15 | Yemen | Unknown | Al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) (suspected) | 1 | 7 | Military | Middle East & North Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201007180011 | 2010-07-18 | Iraq | Qaim | Al-Qaida in Iraq | 5 | 7 | Terrorists/Non-state Militia | Middle East & North Africa | Assassination | Explosives,Firearms |
| 200803130003 | 2008-03-13 | Iraq | Zab | Al-Qaida in Iraq (suspected) | 4 | 7 | Terrorists/Non-state Militia | Middle East & North Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 200711180004 | 2007-11-18 | Iraq | Baqubah | Al-Qaida in Iraq (suspected) | 7 | 7 | Military,Private Citizens & Property | Middle East & North Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 200503030001 | 2005-03-03 | Iraq | Baghdad | Al-Qaida in Iraq | 9 | 7 | Government (General) | Middle East & North Africa | Assassination | Explosives |
| 200502070005 | 2005-02-07 | Iraq | Mosul | Al-Qaida in Iraq | 12 | 7 | Business | Middle East & North Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201708020014 | 2017-08-02 | Yemen | Rudum district | Al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) | 6 | 8 | Military | Middle East & North Africa | Hostage Taking (Kidnapping),Bombing/Explosion,Armed Assault | Explosives,Firearms |
| 201607180021 | 2016-07-18 | Yemen | Mukalla | Al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) | 4 | 8 | Military,Private Citizens & Property | Middle East & North Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201605010008 | 2016-05-01 | Yemen | Shaykh Uthman | Al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) | 4 | 8 | Government (General),Police,Private Citizens & Property | Middle East & North Africa | Assassination | Explosives,Firearms |
| 201412180043 | 2014-12-18 | Yemen | Hudaydah | Al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) | 5 | 8 | Terrorists/Non-state Militia,Private Citizens & Property | Middle East & North Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201203200001 | 2012-03-20 | Iraq | Baghdad | Al-Qaida in Iraq | 3 | 8 | Government (General) | Middle East & North Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201008030011 | 2010-08-03 | Yemen | Sanea | Al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) (suspected) | 1 | 8 | Military | Middle East & North Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201007250013 | 2010-07-25 | Algeria | Beni Aissi | Al-Qaida in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM) (suspected) | 2 | 8 | Government (General) | Middle East & North Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 200912210017 | 2009-12-21 | Iraq | Tal Afar | Al-Qaida in Iraq (suspected) | 2 | 8 | Government (General) | Middle East & North Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 200602240009 | 2006-02-24 | Saudi Arabia | Abqaiq | Al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) | 4 | 8 | Utilities | Middle East & North Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 200501110002 | 2005-01-11 | Iraq | Tikrit | Al-Qaida in Iraq | 8 | 8 | Police | Middle East & North Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201705110006 | 2017-05-10 | Yemen | Duaan | Al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) | 4 | 9 | Military,Private Citizens & Property | Middle East & North Africa | Bombing/Explosion,Armed Assault | Explosives,Firearms |
| 201309300018 | 2013-09-30 | Yemen | Mukalla | Al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) | 5 | 9 | Military | Middle East & North Africa | Hostage Taking (Barricade Incident),Bombing/Explosion | Explosives,Firearms |
| 201301280001 | 2013-01-28 | Yemen | Radaa | Al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) | 7 | 9 | Military | Middle East & North Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201204190021 | 2012-04-19 | Iraq | Taji | Al-Qaida in Iraq | 6 | 9 | Private Citizens & Property | Middle East & North Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201009010023 | 2010-09-01 | Algeria | Zaatra | Al-Qaida in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM) | 3 | 9 | Military | Middle East & North Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 200709210003 | 2007-09-21 | Algeria | Lakhdaria | Al-Qaida in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM) | 1 | 9 | Military,Military,Military | Middle East & North Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 200109110007 | 2001-09-11 | United States | Shanksville | Al-Qaida | 44 | 9 | Private Citizens & Property,Government (General),Airports and Aircraft | North America | Hijacking,Armed Assault | Vehicle (not to include vehicle-borne explosives, i.e., car or truck bombs),Incendiary,Melee |
| 201710230018 | 2017-10-23 | Yemen | Mudiyah | Al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) | 9 | 10 | Military | Middle East & North Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives,Explosives,Explosives |
| 201710050005 | 2017-10-05 | Yemen | Mudiyah district | Al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) | 1 | 10 | Military | Middle East & North Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201608020043 | 2016-08-02 | Yemen | Habilayn | Al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) | 7 | 10 | Military | Middle East & North Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201607060013 | 2016-07-06 | Yemen | Khur Maksar district | Al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) | 16 | 10 | Military | Middle East & North Africa | Bombing/Explosion,Armed Assault | Explosives,Explosives,Firearms |
| 201604120027 | 2016-04-12 | Yemen | Aden | Adan-Abyan Province of the Islamic State,Al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) | 6 | 10 | Military | Middle East & North Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201511200030 | 2015-11-20 | Yemen | Al-Qarah | Al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP),Hadramawt Province of the Islamic State | 11 | 10 | Military,Private Citizens & Property | Middle East & North Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201502230068 | 2015-02-23 | Syria | Sayyidah Zaynab | Al-Nusrah Front | 9 | 10 | Military,Terrorists/Non-state Militia | Middle East & North Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives,Explosives |
| 201408310026 | 2014-08-31 | Yemen | Gol al-Rayda district | Al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) | 4 | 10 | Military | Middle East & North Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201406140020 | 2014-06-14 | Yemen | Mahfad district | Al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) (suspected) | 6 | 10 | Military | Middle East & North Africa | Bombing/Explosion,Armed Assault | Explosives,Firearms |
| 201303190024 | 2013-03-19 | Iraq | Iskandariyah | Al-Qaida in Iraq | 3 | 10 | Military,Private Citizens & Property | Middle East & North Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201302060005 | 2013-02-06 | Syria | Palmyra | Al-Nusrah Front | 7 | 10 | Military,Private Citizens & Property | Middle East & North Africa | Bombing/Explosion,Armed Assault | Explosives,Firearms |
| 201207230007 | 2012-07-23 | Iraq | Taji | Al-Qaida in Iraq | 12 | 10 | Police | Middle East & North Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 200912030024 | 2009-12-03 | Iraq | Tikrit | Al-Qaida in Iraq (suspected) | 6 | 10 | Military | Middle East & North Africa | Assassination | Explosives |
| 200808200025 | 2008-08-20 | Algeria | Bouira | Al-Qaida in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM) | 3 | 10 | Military | Middle East & North Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 200504300007 | 2005-04-30 | Iraq | Baghdad | Al-Qaida in Iraq | 3 | 10 | Military,Military | Middle East & North Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201702240007 | 2017-02-24 | Yemen | Zinjibar | Al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) | 6 | 11 | Terrorists/Non-state Militia | Middle East & North Africa | Bombing/Explosion,Armed Assault | Explosives,Firearms |
| 201401090010 | 2014-01-09 | Pakistan | Karachi | Al-Qaida in the Indian Subcontinent,Lashkar-e-Jhangvi,Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) | 4 | 11 | Police | South Asia | Assassination | Explosives |
| 201302060006 | 2013-02-06 | Syria | Palmyra | Al-Nusrah Front | 7 | 11 | Government (General) | Middle East & North Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201204190006 | 2012-04-19 | Iraq | Baqubah | Al-Qaida in Iraq | 2 | 11 | Police,Private Citizens & Property | Middle East & North Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201601170009 | 2016-01-17 | Yemen | Aden | Adan-Abyan Province of the Islamic State (suspected),Al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) | 7 | 12 | Police,Private Citizens & Property | Middle East & North Africa | Assassination | Explosives |
| 201503030044 | 2015-03-03 | Yemen | Az Zahir district | Al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) | 8 | 12 | Violent Political Party | Middle East & North Africa | Bombing/Explosion,Armed Assault | Explosives,Firearms |
| 201502040028 | 2015-02-04 | Yemen | As Sawadiyah district | Al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) | 6 | 12 | Military | Middle East & North Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201406260015 | 2014-06-26 | Yemen | Seiyun | Al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) | 3 | 12 | Military | Middle East & North Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201303140004 | 2013-03-14 | Iraq | Baghdad | Al-Qaida in Iraq | 8 | 12 | Government (General) | Middle East & North Africa | Bombing/Explosion,Armed Assault | Explosives,Firearms |
| 201303040001 | 2013-03-04 | Iraq | Mosul | Al-Qaida in Iraq (suspected) | 6 | 12 | Police | Middle East & North Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201302050004 | 2013-02-05 | Iraq | Taji | Al-Qaida in Iraq (suspected) | 5 | 12 | Military,Private Citizens & Property | Middle East & North Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201011260004 | 2010-11-26 | Yemen | Dhahyan district | Al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) | 41 | 12 | Private Citizens & Property | Middle East & North Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 200509250005 | 2005-09-25 | Iraq | Baghdad | Al-Qaida in Iraq | 10 | 12 | Police,Private Citizens & Property | Middle East & North Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 200505010004 | 2005-05-01 | Iraq | Baghdad | Al-Qaida in Iraq | 4 | 12 | Military | Middle East & North Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 200412140001 | 2004-12-14 | Iraq | Baghdad | Al-Qaida in Iraq | 2 | 12 | Military | Middle East & North Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 200210060001 | 2002-10-06 | International | Gulf of Aden | Adan Abyan Islamic Army (AAIA),Al-Qaida | 1 | 12 | Maritime | Middle East & North Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201610280027 | 2016-10-28 | Syria | Aleppo | Ahrar al-Sham,Al-Nusrah Front,Shamiya Front | 5 | 13 | Military,Private Citizens & Property | Middle East & North Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives,Explosives |
| 201403180007 | 2014-03-18 | Yemen | Tuban | Al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) | 2 | 13 | Military,Private Citizens & Property | Middle East & North Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201207310002 | 2012-07-31 | Iraq | Baghdad | Al-Qaida in Iraq | 11 | 13 | Police | Middle East & North Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 200807230001 | 2008-07-23 | Algeria | Lakhdaria | Al-Qaida in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM) | 1 | 13 | Military | Middle East & North Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 200507140007 | 2005-07-14 | Iraq | Baghdad | Al-Qaida in Iraq | 3 | 13 | Other | Middle East & North Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives,Explosives |
| 201403160028 | 2014-03-16 | Lebanon | Nabi Othman | Al-Nusrah Front,Liwa Ahrar al-Sunna | 3 | 14 | Violent Political Party,Private Citizens & Property | Middle East & North Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201402010003 | 2014-02-01 | Lebanon | Hermel | Al-Nusrah Front | 4 | 14 | Business | Middle East & North Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201209260002 | 2012-09-26 | Syria | Damascus | Al-Nusrah Front,Free Syrian Army,Tajamo Ansar al-Islam | 6 | 14 | Military | Middle East & North Africa | Bombing/Explosion,Armed Assault | Explosives,Explosives,Firearms |
| 201701220013 | 2017-01-08 | Syria | Bayt Jin | Al-Nusrah Front | 6 | 15 | Military,Private Citizens & Property | Middle East & North Africa | Bombing/Explosion,Armed Assault | Explosives,Firearms |
| 201609110001 | 2016-09-11 | Yemen | Wadea | Al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) | 7 | 15 | Police | Middle East & North Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201605110027 | 2016-05-11 | Yemen | Qatan | Al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) | 9 | 15 | Military,Private Citizens & Property | Middle East & North Africa | Assassination | Explosives |
| 201410200007 | 2014-10-20 | Yemen | Radaa | Al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) | 11 | 15 | Private Citizens & Property,Terrorists/Non-state Militia | Middle East & North Africa | Hostage Taking (Kidnapping),Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201410090004 | 2014-10-09 | Yemen | Mukalla | Al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) | 21 | 15 | Military | Middle East & North Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201405110006 | 2014-05-11 | Yemen | Mukalla | Al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) | 12 | 15 | Military,Private Citizens & Property | Middle East & North Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201402220030 | 2014-02-22 | Lebanon | Hermel | Abdullah Azzam Brigades,Al-Nusrah Front | 4 | 15 | Military,Private Citizens & Property | Middle East & North Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201310190004 | 2013-10-19 | Syria | Mulayhah | Al-Nusrah Front | 17 | 15 | Military,Private Citizens & Property | Middle East & North Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
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