Back to Advanced SearchSEARCH RESULTS: 7335 INCIDENTS
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 198012160016 | 1980-12-16 | El Salvador | Ayutuxtepeque | Unknown | 2 | 3 | Military | Central America & Caribbean | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 198011130002 | 1980-11-13 | Spain | Pasajes | Basque Fatherland and Freedom (ETA) | 0 | 3 | Police | Western Europe | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 198009290006 | 1980-09-29 | El Salvador | Chalchuapa | Unknown | 4 | 3 | Business | Central America & Caribbean | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 198009270002 | 1980-09-27 | Thailand | Tambon Dhung Luang | Unknown | 7 | 3 | Police | Southeast Asia | Unknown | Unknown |
| 198008270002 | 1980-08-27 | Brazil | Rio de Janeiro | Patria Nueva (New Country) | 1 | 3 | Government (General),Private Citizens & Property | South America | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 198008260009 | 1980-08-26 | Guatemala | San Miguel Acatan | Unknown | Unknown | 3 | Police | Central America & Caribbean | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 198007130005 | 1980-07-13 | Spain | Osorio | Basque Fatherland and Freedom (ETA) | 4 | 3 | Journalists & Media | Western Europe | Bombing/Explosion | Firearms,Explosives |
| 198006240005 | 1980-06-24 | Colombia | Icononzo | M-19 (Movement of April 19) | 1 | 3 | Police | South America | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 198006150001 | 1980-06-15 | Spain | Marbella | Basque Fatherland and Freedom (ETA) | 0 | 3 | Transportation | Western Europe | Bombing/Explosion | Unknown |
| 198005230007 | 1980-05-23 | El Salvador | Sonsonate | Unknown | 0 | 3 | Police | Central America & Caribbean | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 198004270004 | 1980-04-27 | Turkey | Elazig | Turkish People's Liberation Front (TPLF)(THKP-C) | 0 | 3 | Police | Middle East & North Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 198004180014 | 1980-04-18 | South Africa | Johannesburg | African National Congress (South Africa) | 1 | 3 | Business | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 198003280006 | 1980-03-28 | Iran | Ahvaz | Counter-revolutionaries | Unknown | 3 | Educational Institution | Middle East & North Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 198003240006 | 1980-03-24 | Israel | Jerusalem | Palestinians | 0 | 3 | Utilities | Middle East & North Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 198003100031 | 1980-03-10 | Turkey | Istanbul | Turkish People's Liberation Front (TPLF)(THKP-C) | 4 | 3 | Business | Middle East & North Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 198002260007 | 1980-02-26 | El Salvador | Santo Domingo de Guzman | Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front (FMLN) | 15 | 3 | Police | Central America & Caribbean | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 198002090001 | 1980-02-09 | Turkey | Istanbul | Turkish People's Liberation Army | 1 | 3 | Police | Middle East & North Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 197912260001 | 1979-12-26 | El Salvador | Agua Caliente | People's Liberation Forces (FPL) | 0 | 3 | Police | Central America & Caribbean | Armed Assault | Firearms,Firearms,Firearms |
| 197912090002 | 1979-12-09 | Italy | Rome | New Armenian Resistance | 0 | 3 | Airports and Aircraft | Western Europe | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 197912040002 | 1979-12-04 | United States | New York City | Croatian Freedom Fighters | 0 | 3 | Business | North America | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 197911250004 | 1979-11-25 | France | Paris | Armenian Secret Army for the Liberation of Armenia | Unknown | 3 | Tourists | Western Europe | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 197911190005 | 1979-11-19 | Israel | Jerusalem | Palestinians | 0 | 3 | Transportation | Middle East & North Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 197911020006 | 1979-11-02 | Switzerland | Zurich | Unknown | 1 | 3 | Business | Western Europe | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 197910230002 | 1979-10-23 | United Kingdom | Belfast | Irish Republican Army (IRA) | 0 | 3 | Private Citizens & Property | Western Europe | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 197909200008 | 1979-09-20 | Nicaragua | Managua | Unknown | 0 | 3 | Police | Central America & Caribbean | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 197909180001 | 1979-09-18 | Austria | Voelkermarkt | Unknown | 0 | 3 | Private Citizens & Property | Western Europe | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 197908100004 | 1979-08-10 | Colombia | Jesus Maria | Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) | 0 | 3 | Police | South America | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 197908090002 | 1979-08-09 | El Salvador | San Salvador | Unknown | 0 | 3 | Business | Central America & Caribbean | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 197907270003 | 1979-07-27 | Djibouti | Unknown | Armed Subversives | 4 | 3 | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Unknown |
| 197906240004 | 1979-06-24 | Israel | Tel Aviv | Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) | 2 | 3 | Transportation | Middle East & North Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 197906060003 | 1979-06-06 | United Kingdom | Belfast | Irish Republican Army (IRA) | 1 | 3 | Military | Western Europe | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 197906030001 | 1979-06-03 | Israel | Jerusalem | Palestinians | 0 | 3 | Business | Middle East & North Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 197905240015 | 1979-05-24 | West Bank and Gaza Strip | Gaza | Palestinians | 0 | 3 | Military | Middle East & North Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 197905020017 | 1979-05-02 | United States | Bessemer | Unknown | 1 | 3 | Government (General) | North America | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 197902020004 | 1979-02-02 | Colombia | Acevedo | Unknown | 7 | 3 | Private Citizens & Property | South America | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 197901180011 | 1979-01-18 | Colombia | Yacopi | Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) | 7 | 3 | Military | South America | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives,Unknown |
| 197812170049 | 1978-12-17 | Nicaragua | Unknown | Sandinista National Liberation Front (FSLN) | 1 | 3 | Terrorists/Non-state Militia | Central America & Caribbean | Unknown | Unknown |
| 197810190002 | 1978-10-19 | Thailand | Huai Yot district | Communists | 14 | 3 | Police | Southeast Asia | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 197809060002 | 1978-09-06 | Iran | Tehran | Mujahedin-e Khalq (MEK) | 1 | 3 | Police | Middle East & North Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 197805280004 | 1978-05-28 | Spain | Tolosa | Basque Fatherland and Freedom (ETA) | Unknown | 3 | Police | Western Europe | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 197803100014 | 1978-03-10 | South Africa | Port Elizabeth | African National Congress (South Africa) | 1 | 3 | Government (General) | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 197712090002 | 1977-12-09 | Italy | Rome | Confederation of Iranian Students/National Union (CISNU) | 0 | 3 | Government (Diplomatic) | Western Europe | Hostage Taking (Barricade Incident) | Melee,Melee |
| 197708240004 | 1977-08-24 | Turkey | Istanbul | Unknown | 1 | 3 | Business | Middle East & North Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 197609100005 | 1976-09-10 | United States | New York City | Croatian Freedom Fighters | 1 | 3 | Airports and Aircraft | North America | Hijacking | Explosives,Fake Weapons |
| 197606040001 | 1976-06-04 | Mexico | Mexico City | 23rd of September Communist League | 6 | 3 | Police | North America | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 198012250005 | 1980-12-25 | Guatemala | Guatemala City | Unknown | 1 | 2 | Police | Central America & Caribbean | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 198012240001 | 1980-12-24 | Australia | Sydney | Extortionists | 0 | 2 | Business | Australasia & Oceania | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 198012020001 | 1980-12-02 | United Kingdom | London | Unknown | 0 | 2 | Military | Western Europe | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 198011290001 | 1980-11-29 | Iran | Qom | Unknown | 0 | 2 | Educational Institution | Middle East & North Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 198011250008 | 1980-11-25 | West Bank and Gaza Strip | Nablus | Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) | Unknown | 2 | Transportation | Middle East & North Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 198011210002 | 1980-11-21 | El Salvador | Metapan | Unknown | 1 | 2 | Private Citizens & Property | Central America & Caribbean | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 198011170008 | 1980-11-17 | Spain | Eibar | Basque Fatherland and Freedom (ETA) | 1 | 2 | Police | Western Europe | Bombing/Explosion | Firearms,Explosives |
| 198011160011 | 1980-11-16 | Zimbabwe | Mtoko | Zimbabwe African Nationalist Union (ZANU) | 1 | 2 | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Hostage Taking (Kidnapping) | Unknown,Unknown |
| 198010290008 | 1980-10-29 | South Africa | West Rand district | African National Congress (South Africa) | 0 | 2 | Government (General) | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 198010260003 | 1980-10-26 | Israel | Ramat Gan | Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) | 0 | 2 | Transportation | Middle East & North Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 198010210002 | 1980-10-21 | El Salvador | San Salvador | Unknown | 0 | 2 | Business | Central America & Caribbean | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 198010030009 | 1980-10-03 | Switzerland | Geneva | Armenian Secret Army for the Liberation of Armenia | 0 | 2 | Private Citizens & Property | Western Europe | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 198010000004 | 1980-10-00 | Philippines | Matuguinao | New People's Army (NPA) (suspected) | 5 | 2 | Military | Southeast Asia | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 198009220008 | 1980-09-22 | Italy | Rome | Unknown | Unknown | 2 | Military | Western Europe | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 198009150005 | 1980-09-15 | Guatemala | Guatemala City | Unknown | Unknown | 2 | Government (Diplomatic) | Central America & Caribbean | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 198009130002 | 1980-09-13 | Israel | Jerusalem | Unknown | 1 | 2 | Private Citizens & Property | Middle East & North Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 198009120022 | 1980-09-12 | Spain | Pamplona | Basque Fatherland and Freedom (ETA) (suspected) | 0 | 2 | Private Citizens & Property | Western Europe | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 198009060005 | 1980-09-06 | Guatemala | Chajul | Left-Wing Terrorists | 10 | 2 | Military | Central America & Caribbean | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 198008250002 | 1980-08-25 | Peru | Huaraz | Shining Path (SL) (suspected) | 0 | 2 | Government (General) | South America | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 198008230005 | 1980-08-23 | Philippines | Manila | April 6th Liberation Movement | 0 | 2 | Private Citizens & Property | Southeast Asia | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 198008010005 | 1980-08-01 | Venezuela | Cumana | Unknown | 0 | 2 | Military | South America | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 198007130004 | 1980-07-13 | Spain | Donostia-San Sebastian | Basque Fatherland and Freedom (ETA) | 2 | 2 | Police | Western Europe | Bombing/Explosion | Firearms,Explosives |
| 198006200012 | 1980-06-20 | Colombia | Cali | Guerrillas | 0 | 2 | Business | South America | Hostage Taking (Kidnapping) | Unknown |
| 198006180010 | 1980-06-18 | Bolivia | Santa Cruz | Bolivian Socialist Falange | 0 | 2 | Government (General) | South America | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 198006170005 | 1980-06-17 | El Salvador | Unknown | Unknown | 4 | 2 | Military | Central America & Caribbean | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 198006140001 | 1980-06-14 | Chile | Santiago | Unknown | 0 | 2 | Business | South America | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 198006040015 | 1980-06-04 | Italy | Rome | Iraqi Mujahideen | 1 | 2 | Government (Diplomatic) | Western Europe | Bombing/Explosion | Firearms,Explosives |
| 198006040016 | 1980-06-04 | Philippines | Unknown | Guerrillas | 0 | 2 | Government (General) | Southeast Asia | Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Incendiary |
| 198005210007 | 1980-05-21 | Turkey | Istanbul | Unknown | 1 | 2 | Business | Middle East & North Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 198005120005 | 1980-05-12 | Colombia | Bogota | M-19 (Movement of April 19) | 0 | 2 | Journalists & Media | South America | Armed Assault | Firearms,Firearms,Firearms |
| 198005090003 | 1980-05-09 | United Kingdom | Belfast | Irish Republican Army (IRA) | 0 | 2 | Business | Western Europe | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 198004300007 | 1980-04-30 | El Salvador | Santa Ana | Unknown | 14 | 2 | Police | Central America & Caribbean | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 198004290001 | 1980-04-29 | France | Corbara | Corsican National Liberation Front (FLNC) | 0 | 2 | Private Citizens & Property | Western Europe | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 198004270002 | 1980-04-27 | Chile | Santiago | Movement of the Revolutionary Left (MIR) (Chile) | 1 | 2 | Private Citizens & Property | South America | Bombing/Explosion | Firearms,Firearms,Explosives |
| 198004260002 | 1980-04-26 | Lebanon | Beirut | Iranians (suspected) | 0 | 2 | Journalists & Media | Middle East & North Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 198004240017 | 1980-04-24 | El Salvador | San Miguel | Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front (FMLN) | 4 | 2 | Military | Central America & Caribbean | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 198004230011 | 1980-04-23 | Guatemala | Rubelsanto | Revolutionary Organization of People in Arms (ORPA) | 4 | 2 | Utilities | Central America & Caribbean | Armed Assault | Firearms,Firearms,Firearms |
| 198004220015 | 1980-04-22 | Guatemala | Rubelsanto | Revolutionary Organization of People in Arms (ORPA) | 4 | 2 | Military | Central America & Caribbean | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 198004220008 | 1980-04-22 | Yugoslavia | Belgrade | Unknown | 0 | 2 | Terrorists/Non-state Militia | Eastern Europe | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 198004170016 | 1980-04-17 | El Salvador | Joateca | Popular Revolutionary Bloc (BPR) | 3 | 2 | Military | Central America & Caribbean | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 198004110013 | 1980-04-11 | Chile | Santiago | Unknown | 0 | 2 | Business | South America | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 198004040009 | 1980-04-04 | South Africa | Johannesburg | African National Congress (South Africa) | 0 | 2 | Police | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives,Explosives,Firearms |
| 198004040006 | 1980-04-04 | Italy | Rome | Communist Patrols for Counter Power | 0 | 2 | Police | Western Europe | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 198003240002 | 1980-03-24 | Chile | Santiago | Movement of the Revolutionary Left (MIR) (Chile) | 1 | 2 | Business | South America | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 198003110010 | 1980-03-11 | Guatemala | Unknown | Guerrilla Army of the Poor (EGP) | Unknown | 2 | Police | Central America & Caribbean | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 198003100020 | 1980-03-10 | Lebanon | Berbara | Palestinians | 2 | 2 | Government (General) | Middle East & North Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 198002140003 | 1980-02-14 | Rhodesia | Salisbury | Unknown | 0 | 2 | Business | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 198002060001 | 1980-02-06 | Hong Kong | Hong Kong | Unknown | 0 | 2 | Transportation | East Asia | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 198001260011 | 1980-01-26 | Dominican Republic | Moca | Unknown | 1 | 2 | Police | Central America & Caribbean | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 198001260010 | 1980-01-26 | Spain | Madrid | Spanish Basque Battalion (BBE) (rightist) | 0 | 2 | Private Citizens & Property | Western Europe | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 198001260017 | 1980-01-26 | United Kingdom | Belfast | Irish Republican Army (IRA) | 1 | 2 | Military | Western Europe | Hostage Taking (Barricade Incident) | Firearms,Firearms |
| 198001250008 | 1980-01-25 | El Salvador | San Salvador | Unknown | 0 | 2 | Government (General) | Central America & Caribbean | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 198001170003 | 1980-01-17 | United Kingdom | Belfast | Irish Republican Army (IRA) | 3 | 2 | Transportation | Western Europe | Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Incendiary |
| 198001170004 | 1980-01-17 | United Kingdom | London | May 15 Organization for the Liberation of Palestine | 1 | 2 | Business | Western Europe | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 198001040008 | 1980-01-04 | El Salvador | San Salvador | Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front (FMLN) | 4 | 2 | Military | Central America & Caribbean | Armed Assault | Firearms |
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