terrorism
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The operation that killed him, which took place in the Lake Chad Basin in northeastern Nigeria, was “a major breakthrough in ongoing efforts to combat terrorism and violent extremism” regionally and globally, Uba said.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026
Again, this will be modelled on previous terrorism legislation that focused on preparing "terrorist acts".
From BBC • May 13, 2026
Last week, the UK's terrorism threat level was lifted from "substantial" to "severe" for the first time in more than four years, following the Golders Green stabbings.
From BBC • May 8, 2026
Police have said some of the returning women will be charged with "terrorism offences" such as travelling to a banned area and even "engaging in slave trading".
From Barron's • May 7, 2026
The Ciskei had a history of repression against the ANC and in 1991 Brigadier Gqozo had declared a State of Emergency in the Ciskei to curtail what he called ANC-sponsored terrorism.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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