Back to Advanced SearchSEARCH RESULTS: 7335 INCIDENTS
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SEARCH CRITERIA:
Years: (between 1976 and 1980)
All incidents regardless of doubt.
Attacks: (Armed Assault; Bombing/Explosion; Hijacking; Hostage Taking (Barricade Incident); Hostage Taking (Kidnapping); Facility/Infrastructure Attack; Unarmed Assault; Unknown)
| GTD ID | DATE | COUNTRY | CITY | PERPETRATOR GROUP | FATALITIES | INJURED | TARGET TYPE | REGION | ATTACK TYPE | WEAPON TYPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 198012220006 | 1980-12-22 | El Salvador | Santa Cruz Michapa | Unknown | 3 | Unknown | Police | Central America & Caribbean | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 198012150013 | 1980-12-15 | El Salvador | Santa Ana | Unknown | 3 | 0 | Military | Central America & Caribbean | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 198012090003 | 1980-12-09 | El Salvador | Sonsonate | Unknown | 3 | 0 | Government (General) | Central America & Caribbean | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 198011160002 | 1980-11-16 | Zimbabwe | Kambuzuma | Unknown | 3 | 22 | Business | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives,Explosives |
| 198011160003 | 1980-11-16 | Brazil | Baixada Fluminese | Death Squad | 3 | 0 | Unknown | South America | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 198010040009 | 1980-10-04 | Spain | Salvatierra | Basque Fatherland and Freedom (ETA) | 3 | 0 | Police | Western Europe | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 198010030005 | 1980-10-03 | El Salvador | San Salvador | Unknown | 3 | 0 | Business | Central America & Caribbean | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 198009120030 | 1980-09-12 | El Salvador | Apastepeque | Unknown | 3 | 0 | Police | Central America & Caribbean | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 198008200007 | 1980-08-20 | Jamaica | Kingston | Unknown | 3 | Unknown | Business | Central America & Caribbean | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 198007110002 | 1980-07-11 | West Bank and Gaza Strip | Hebron | Palestinians | 3 | 0 | Unknown | Middle East & North Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 198007110001 | 1980-07-11 | West Bank and Gaza Strip | Hebron | Unknown | 3 | 0 | Private Citizens & Property | Middle East & North Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 198007060002 | 1980-07-06 | El Salvador | San Salvador | Unknown | 3 | 0 | Business | Central America & Caribbean | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 198007000006 | 1980-07-00 | Turkey | Istanbul | Unknown | 3 | 0 | Business | Middle East & North Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 198006190001 | 1980-06-19 | Grenada | St. Georges | Unknown | 3 | 20 | Government (General) | Central America & Caribbean | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 198006140008 | 1980-06-14 | El Salvador | Cuscatancingo | Unknown | 3 | 0 | Military | Central America & Caribbean | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 198005230010 | 1980-05-23 | El Salvador | Metalio | Unknown | 3 | 0 | Military | Central America & Caribbean | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 198005200003 | 1980-05-20 | Guatemala | San Marcos | Revolutionary Organization of People in Arms (ORPA) | 3 | 0 | Unknown | Central America & Caribbean | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 198004300004 | 1980-04-30 | Guatemala | Sacapulas | Unknown | 3 | 0 | Private Citizens & Property | Central America & Caribbean | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 198004210002 | 1980-04-21 | El Salvador | Tecapan | Unknown | 3 | 0 | Transportation | Central America & Caribbean | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 198004170020 | 1980-04-17 | Guatemala | Guatemala City | Unknown | 3 | Unknown | Government (Diplomatic) | Central America & Caribbean | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 198004160010 | 1980-04-16 | El Salvador | Ilopango | Unknown | 3 | 0 | Police | Central America & Caribbean | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 198004040007 | 1980-04-04 | Colombia | Arauca district | Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) | 3 | 0 | Police | South America | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 198004030005 | 1980-04-03 | El Salvador | El Playon | Unknown | 3 | 0 | Military | Central America & Caribbean | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 198004010001 | 1980-04-01 | Cyprus | Nicosia | National Organization of Cypriot Fighters (EOKA) | 3 | 0 | Military | Western Europe | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 198004010019 | 1980-04-01 | Iraq | Baghdad | Iraqi Mujahideen | 3 | 7 | Private Citizens & Property | Middle East & North Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives,Explosives,Firearms |
| 198003240018 | 1980-03-24 | El Salvador | Chalchuapa | Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front (FMLN) | 3 | 0 | Government (General) | Central America & Caribbean | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 198003190001 | 1980-03-19 | El Salvador | San Salvador | United Popular Action Front (FAPU) | 3 | 0 | Private Citizens & Property | Central America & Caribbean | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 198002080001 | 1980-02-08 | Thailand | Hat Yai | Muslims | 3 | 25 | Transportation | Southeast Asia | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 198002060002 | 1980-02-06 | Colombia | Aguachica | Unknown | 3 | 0 | Police | South America | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 198002000002 | 1980-02-00 | South Africa | Namibia | South-West Africa People's Organization (SWAPO) | 3 | Unknown | Business | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms,Firearms |
| 198001290008 | 1980-01-29 | El Salvador | Santa Clara | Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front (FMLN) | 3 | 0 | Private Citizens & Property | Central America & Caribbean | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 198001180003 | 1980-01-18 | Philippines | Davao City | New People's Army (NPA) | 3 | 8 | Police | Southeast Asia | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 198001170003 | 1980-01-17 | United Kingdom | Belfast | Irish Republican Army (IRA) | 3 | 2 | Transportation | Western Europe | Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Incendiary |
| 198001070002 | 1980-01-07 | United Kingdom | Castlewellan | Irish Republican Army (IRA) | 3 | 4 | Police | Western Europe | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 197912290001 | 1979-12-29 | El Salvador | San Salvador | People's Liberation Forces (FPL) | 3 | 0 | Business | Central America & Caribbean | Armed Assault | Firearms,Firearms |
| 197911170004 | 1979-11-17 | Colombia | Tierralta | Popular Liberation Army (EPL) | 3 | 0 | Government (General) | South America | Hostage Taking (Kidnapping) | Unknown |
| 197911020003 | 1979-11-02 | Colombia | Medellin | Left-Wing Guerrillas | 3 | 0 | Police | South America | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 197910080011 | 1979-10-08 | Spain | Santander | Basque Fatherland and Freedom (ETA) | 3 | 0 | Police | Western Europe | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 197910060003 | 1979-10-06 | Thailand | Bangkok | Unknown | 3 | 0 | Private Citizens & Property | Southeast Asia | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 197908290001 | 1979-08-29 | India | Jamshedpur | Muslims | 3 | 14 | Private Citizens & Property | South Asia | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 197908260004 | 1979-08-26 | Turkey | Samsun | Unknown | 3 | 2 | Business | Middle East & North Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 197907130004 | 1979-07-13 | Colombia | Copacabana | Unknown | 3 | 0 | Business | South America | Hostage Taking (Kidnapping) | Unknown |
| 197907000001 | 1979-07-00 | Rhodesia | Unknown | Unknown | 3 | 0 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 197905230003 | 1979-05-23 | Israel | Petah Tiqwa | Palestinians | 3 | 13 | Transportation | Middle East & North Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 197905180002 | 1979-05-18 | Nicaragua | Managua | Unknown | 3 | 0 | Private Citizens & Property | Central America & Caribbean | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 197905170013 | 1979-05-17 | Nicaragua | Managua | Unknown | 3 | 0 | Private Citizens & Property | Central America & Caribbean | Unknown | Unknown |
| 197905170012 | 1979-05-17 | Nicaragua | Managua | Unknown | 3 | 0 | Private Citizens & Property | Central America & Caribbean | Unknown | Unknown |
| 197905130016 | 1979-05-13 | Philippines | Tapul | Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) | 3 | 0 | Maritime | Southeast Asia | Unknown | Unknown |
| 197905110009 | 1979-05-11 | Colombia | Medellin | M-19 (Movement of April 19) | 3 | 3 | Police | South America | Bombing/Explosion | Firearms,Explosives |
| 197905010009 | 1979-05-01 | Guatemala | Mazatenango | Guatemalan Labor Party (PGT) | 3 | 1 | Military | Central America & Caribbean | Hostage Taking (Kidnapping) | Firearms |
| 197904040002 | 1979-04-04 | Colombia | Montelibano district | National Liberation Army of Colombia (ELN) | 3 | 0 | Military | South America | Unknown | Unknown |
| 197903010006 | 1979-03-01 | Costa Rica | Penjamo | Sandinista National Liberation Front (FSLN) | 3 | 0 | Military | Central America & Caribbean | Unknown | Unknown |
| 197901300006 | 1979-01-30 | Colombia | Bogota | Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) | 3 | 0 | Private Citizens & Property | South America | Unknown | Unknown |
| 197901180022 | 1979-01-18 | Philippines | Tipo Tipo | Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) | 3 | 3 | Private Citizens & Property | Southeast Asia | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 197901110005 | 1979-01-11 | Nicaragua | La Chocolata | Sandinista National Liberation Front (FSLN) | 3 | 0 | Private Citizens & Property | Central America & Caribbean | Unknown | Unknown |
| 197812200013 | 1978-12-20 | United Kingdom | Crossmaglen | Irish Republican Army (IRA) | 3 | Unknown | Military | Western Europe | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 197811170006 | 1978-11-17 | Nicaragua | Medio Quezo and Los Sablos | Sandinista National Liberation Front (FSLN) | 3 | 8 | Business | Central America & Caribbean | Unknown | Unknown |
| 197809050005 | 1978-09-05 | Colombia | Agualinda | Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) | 3 | Unknown | Private Citizens & Property | South America | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 197803260002 | 1978-03-26 | Dominican Republic | San Pedro de Macoris | Trinitarians | 3 | Unknown | Private Citizens & Property | Central America & Caribbean | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 197706020006 | 1977-06-02 | United Kingdom | Ardboe | Irish Republican Army (IRA) | 3 | Unknown | Police,Police,Police | Western Europe | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 197610160004 | 1976-10-16 | United Kingdom | Belfast | Irish Republican Army (IRA) | 3 | Unknown | Terrorists/Non-state Militia | Western Europe | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 197605150006 | 1976-05-15 | United Kingdom | Belcoo | Irish Republican Army (IRA) | 3 | Unknown | Police | Western Europe | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 198012210007 | 1980-12-21 | Nicaragua | Valle San Jose | Somozists | 2 | 0 | Military | Central America & Caribbean | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 198012160016 | 1980-12-16 | El Salvador | Ayutuxtepeque | Unknown | 2 | 3 | Military | Central America & Caribbean | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 198011230002 | 1980-11-23 | El Salvador | San Salvador | Unknown | 2 | 0 | Government (General) | Central America & Caribbean | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 198011230004 | 1980-11-23 | France | Hendaye | Spanish Basque Battalion (BBE) (rightist) | 2 | 10 | Business | Western Europe | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 198011210003 | 1980-11-21 | El Salvador | San Salvador | Unknown | 2 | 1 | Transportation | Central America & Caribbean | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 198011090004 | 1980-11-09 | Nicaragua | Macuelizo | Unknown | 2 | 0 | Private Citizens & Property | Central America & Caribbean | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 198011090002 | 1980-11-09 | El Salvador | San Salvador | Unknown | 2 | 0 | Government (General) | Central America & Caribbean | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 198011070010 | 1980-11-07 | El Salvador | San Salvador | Unknown | 2 | 0 | Business | Central America & Caribbean | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 198011060001 | 1980-11-06 | El Salvador | Chalatenango | Death Squad | 2 | 0 | Educational Institution | Central America & Caribbean | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 198011030010 | 1980-11-03 | El Salvador | San Bartolome Perulapia | Unknown | 2 | 0 | Private Citizens & Property | Central America & Caribbean | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 198010300016 | 1980-10-30 | Jamaica | Kingston | Unknown | 2 | Unknown | Police | Central America & Caribbean | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 198010280006 | 1980-10-28 | El Salvador | San Salvador | Unknown | 2 | 0 | Military | Central America & Caribbean | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 198010280001 | 1980-10-28 | Ecuador | Quito | Unknown | 2 | 6 | Business | South America | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 198010280005 | 1980-10-28 | El Salvador | San Salvador | Unknown | 2 | 0 | Government (General) | Central America & Caribbean | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 198010200007 | 1980-10-20 | Guatemala | San Raymundo | Unknown | 2 | Unknown | Police | Central America & Caribbean | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 198010150008 | 1980-10-15 | United Kingdom | Belfast | Ulster Freedom Fighters (UFF) | 2 | Unknown | Terrorists/Non-state Militia | Western Europe | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 198010130007 | 1980-10-13 | El Salvador | Cuscatancingo | Unknown | 2 | 0 | Government (General) | Central America & Caribbean | Unknown | Unknown |
| 198010070006 | 1980-10-07 | Colombia | Argelia | Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) | 2 | 0 | Private Citizens & Property | South America | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 198010050002 | 1980-10-05 | Israel | Givatayim | Abu Hassan | 2 | 7 | Government (General) | Middle East & North Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 198010040001 | 1980-10-04 | El Salvador | San Salvador | Unknown | 2 | 0 | Business | Central America & Caribbean | Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Incendiary |
| 198009300015 | 1980-09-30 | Turkey | Istanbul | Unknown | 2 | 0 | Police | Middle East & North Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 198009270003 | 1980-09-27 | Zimbabwe | Salisbury | Unknown | 2 | 25 | Business | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives,Firearms |
| 198009160006 | 1980-09-16 | El Salvador | Soyapango | Unknown | 2 | 0 | Police | Central America & Caribbean | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 198009150003 | 1980-09-15 | Colombia | Betoyes | Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) (suspected) | 2 | 1 | Private Citizens & Property | South America | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 198009140005 | 1980-09-14 | Nicaragua | Mata Platano | Counter-revolutionaries,Ex-Somoza National Guard | 2 | 3 | Military | Central America & Caribbean | Unknown | Unknown |
| 198009130007 | 1980-09-13 | El Salvador | Unknown | Unknown | 2 | 0 | Private Citizens & Property | Central America & Caribbean | Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Firearms,Incendiary |
| 198009120033 | 1980-09-12 | El Salvador | San Salvador | Unknown | 2 | 0 | Police | Central America & Caribbean | Hostage Taking (Kidnapping) | Unknown |
| 198009080015 | 1980-09-08 | Thailand | Sadao | Malaysian Communist Party | 2 | 0 | Police | Southeast Asia | Unknown | Unknown,Unknown |
| 198009040003 | 1980-09-04 | El Salvador | Delgado | Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front (FMLN) | 2 | 0 | Government (General) | Central America & Caribbean | Hostage Taking (Kidnapping) | Firearms |
| 198009030011 | 1980-09-03 | Colombia | Unknown | Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) | 2 | 0 | Police | South America | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 198009010005 | 1980-09-01 | Guatemala | Guatemala City | Unknown | 2 | Unknown | Business | Central America & Caribbean | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 198008200008 | 1980-08-20 | United States | Salt Lake City | White supremacists/nationalists | 2 | 1 | Private Citizens & Property | North America | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 198008190016 | 1980-08-19 | El Salvador | La Palma | Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front (FMLN) | 2 | 0 | Military | Central America & Caribbean | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 198008150006 | 1980-08-15 | United Kingdom | Belfast | Unknown | 2 | Unknown | Private Citizens & Property | Western Europe | Armed Assault | Firearms,Melee |
| 198008040006 | 1980-08-04 | Guatemala | Unknown | Revolutionary Organization of People in Arms (ORPA) | 2 | Unknown | Military | Central America & Caribbean | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 198007300004 | 1980-07-30 | Lebanon | Beirut | Unknown | 2 | 5 | Private Citizens & Property | Middle East & North Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 198007230010 | 1980-07-23 | Nicaragua | Quilali | Anti-Communist Patriotic Front | 2 | 1 | Military | Central America & Caribbean | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 198007190003 | 1980-07-19 | El Salvador | El Transito | Unknown | 2 | 0 | Business | Central America & Caribbean | Hostage Taking (Kidnapping) | Unknown |
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