Back to Advanced SearchSEARCH RESULTS: 13231 INCIDENTS
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Year: (2016)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 201612310024 | 2016-12-31 | Nigeria | Maiduguri | Boko Haram | 2 | 1 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201612300016 | 2016-12-30 | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Bukavu | Mayi Mayi | 0 | 0 | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201612290040 | 2016-12-29 | Nigeria | Dan Mayan | Boko Haram (suspected) | 1 | Unknown | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Hostage Taking (Kidnapping),Armed Assault,Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Firearms,Firearms,Melee |
| 201612290017 | 2016-12-29 | South Sudan | Amer | Unknown | 1 | 3 | Private Citizens & Property,Transportation,Transportation | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201612260037 | 2016-12-26 | Nigeria | Ohoro | Fulani extremists (suspected) | 1 | 0 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201612260039 | 2016-12-26 | Mali | Unknown | Muslim extremists | Unknown | Unknown | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Unknown | Unknown |
| 201612250035 | 2016-12-25 | Somalia | Feer Sagaaro | Al-Shabaab | 5 | 0 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Hostage Taking (Kidnapping) | Unknown |
| 201612250013 | 2016-12-25 | Cameroon | Mora | Boko Haram | 1 | 0 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201612240004 | 2016-12-24 | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Eringeti | Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) | 9 | 0 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms,Melee |
| 201612230016 | 2016-12-23 | Kenya | Kombani | Al-Shabaab,Mombasa Republican Council (MRC) (suspected) | 1 | 3 | Police | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault,Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Melee,Other |
| 201612220016 | 2016-12-22 | Nigeria | Mafa | Unknown | 2 | 3 | Military,Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201612220020 | 2016-12-22 | Sudan | Kabkabiya district | Unknown | Unknown | 2 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Hostage Taking (Kidnapping),Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201612210038 | 2016-12-21 | South Sudan | Unknown | Sudan People's Liberation Movement in Opposition (SPLM-IO) (suspected) | 1 | Unknown | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201612210021 | 2016-12-21 | Nigeria | Warri | Fulani extremists | 0 | 0 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Hostage Taking (Kidnapping) | Firearms |
| 201612200027 | 2016-12-20 | Burundi | Rurenga | Unknown | 1 | 1 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201612180022 | 2016-12-18 | Uganda | Toroi | Unknown | 2 | 6 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201612180020 | 2016-12-18 | Somalia | Merca | Al-Shabaab | 0 | 0 | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201612170040 | 2016-12-17 | Somalia | Kismayo | Al-Shabaab | 0 | 0 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault,Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Firearms,Incendiary |
| 201612170027 | 2016-12-17 | Sudan | Nertiti district | Unknown | 0 | 2 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Hostage Taking (Kidnapping) | Firearms,Melee |
| 201612150006 | 2016-12-15 | Somalia | Mogadishu | Al-Shabaab | 6 | 12 | Military,Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201612150032 | 2016-12-15 | Sudan | Tagga | Unknown | 0 | 0 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Hijacking,Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201612150074 | 2016-12-15 | Mali | Taoudeni | Al-Qaida in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM) | 0 | 2 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Hostage Taking (Kidnapping) | Melee |
| 201612130009 | 2016-12-13 | Somalia | Qoryoley | Al-Shabaab | 5 | Unknown | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Explosives,Firearms,Firearms |
| 201612110035 | 2016-12-11 | Sudan | Fanga | Janjaweed | Unknown | Unknown | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Hostage Taking (Kidnapping) | Firearms |
| 201612110008 | 2016-12-11 | Somalia | Ceel Waaq | Al-Shabaab | 0 | 3 | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion,Armed Assault | Explosives,Firearms |
| 201612100004 | 2016-12-10 | Somalia | Mogadishu | Al-Shabaab | 2 | 4 | Military,Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201612080012 | 2016-12-08 | Somalia | Goof Gaduud | Al-Shabaab | 14 | Unknown | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201612070004 | 2016-12-07 | Somalia | War Maxan | Al-Shabaab | 3 | Unknown | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201612060032 | 2016-12-06 | Sudan | Nyala | Unknown | 0 | 0 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Hostage Taking (Kidnapping) | Unknown |
| 201612050016 | 2016-12-05 | Somalia | Burhakaba | Al-Shabaab | 6 | 10 | Police,Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201612050010 | 2016-12-04 | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Rutshuru district | Mayi Mayi | Unknown | Unknown | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Unknown | Unknown |
| 201612030019 | 2016-12-03 | Somalia | Wajid district | Al-Shabaab | 0 | 0 | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201612010008 | 2016-12-01 | Somalia | Harardhere | Al-Shabaab | 0 | 0 | Business | Sub-Saharan Africa | Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Unknown |
| 201611300039 | 2016-11-30 | Nigeria | Ohaji district | Unknown | 5 | 0 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault,Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Firearms,Incendiary |
| 201611300033 | 2016-11-30 | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Butembo | Mayi Mayi | 2 | 0 | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Unknown | Unknown |
| 201611290005 | 2016-11-29 | Somalia | Galgala | Al-Shabaab | 2 | 12 | Police | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201611280048 | 2016-11-28 | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Beni district | Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) | 0 | 0 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Unknown | Unknown |
| 201611280016 | 2016-11-28 | Mali | Gao | Unknown | 3 | 0 | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Unknown | Unknown |
| 201611280058 | 2016-11-28 | Somalia | Unknown | Al-Shabaab | 5 | 0 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Assassination,Armed Assault,Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Firearms,Incendiary,Melee |
| 201611270028 | 2016-11-27 | Nigeria | Igbodu | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Transportation | Sub-Saharan Africa | Hostage Taking (Kidnapping),Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201611270022 | 2016-11-27 | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Lukanga | Mai Mai Mazembe Militia | 34 | 20 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms,Melee |
| 201611260050 | 2016-11-26 | South Sudan | Nabiapai | Sudan People's Liberation Movement in Opposition (SPLM-IO) | Unknown | Unknown | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Hostage Taking (Kidnapping),Armed Assault,Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Firearms,Incendiary |
| 201611260041 | 2016-11-26 | Somalia | Mareerey | Al-Shabaab | 0 | 0 | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Unknown | Unknown |
| 201611240040 | 2016-11-24 | Uganda | Unknown | Unknown | 4 | 0 | Police | Sub-Saharan Africa | Unknown | Unknown |
| 201611240047 | 2016-11-24 | Nigeria | Pasakori | Unknown | 0 | 0 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Unknown | Unknown |
| 201611230038 | 2016-11-23 | Nigeria | Huyum | Boko Haram | 5 | 0 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Hostage Taking (Barricade Incident),Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Firearms,Incendiary |
| 201611230039 | 2016-11-23 | Nigeria | Askira | Boko Haram | 0 | 0 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault,Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Firearms,Incendiary |
| 201611230003 | 2016-11-22 | Kenya | Hulugho | Al-Shabaab | 0 | 0 | Private Citizens & Property,Telecommunication | Sub-Saharan Africa | Hostage Taking (Barricade Incident),Bombing/Explosion | Explosives,Firearms |
| 201611220040 | 2016-11-22 | Nigeria | Kwale | Unknown | 0 | 0 | Business | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201611210048 | 2016-11-21 | Nigeria | Omoku | Unknown | 4 | Unknown | Business,Police | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201611210013 | 2016-11-21 | Mali | Dilli | Ansar al-Dine (Mali) | 1 | 0 | Government (General) | Sub-Saharan Africa | Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Unknown |
| 201611200017 | 2016-11-20 | Mali | Douentza district | Ansar al-Dine (Mali) | 5 | Unknown | Government (General),Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201611190063 | 2016-11-19 | Nigeria | Kwangwami | Unknown | 3 | Unknown | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201611190062 | 2016-11-19 | Nigeria | Zurmi district | Unknown | 3 | Unknown | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201611180012 | 2016-11-18 | Somalia | Mareerey | Al-Shabaab | 0 | 0 | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Unknown | Unknown |
| 201611180048 | 2016-11-18 | Somalia | Mogadishu | Al-Shabaab | 1 | 0 | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201611170035 | 2016-11-17 | Sudan | Jugojugo | Unknown | 3 | 2 | Police | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201611160044 | 2016-11-16 | Nigeria | Igbodu | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Hostage Taking (Kidnapping) | Firearms |
| 201611150020 | 2016-11-15 | Kenya | Kabasalo | Al-Shabaab | 0 | 0 | Religious Figures/Institutions | Sub-Saharan Africa | Hostage Taking (Barricade Incident) | Firearms |
| 201611150045 | 2016-11-15 | Nigeria | Kuburnvwu | Boko Haram | Unknown | Unknown | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Incendiary |
| 201611150050 | 2016-11-15 | Nigeria | Kakilmari | Boko Haram | Unknown | Unknown | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Incendiary |
| 201611150049 | 2016-11-15 | Nigeria | Klaima | Boko Haram | Unknown | Unknown | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Incendiary |
| 201611150035 | 2016-11-15 | Nigeria | Nembe | Niger Delta Avengers (NDA) | 0 | 0 | Utilities | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201611140031 | 2016-11-14 | Nigeria | Southern Ijaw district | Unknown | 0 | 0 | Utilities | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201611140035 | 2016-11-14 | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Butembo | Unknown | 2 | 0 | Police | Sub-Saharan Africa | Unknown | Unknown |
| 201611130054 | 2016-11-13 | South Sudan | Nhialdiu | Sudan People's Liberation Movement in Opposition (SPLM-IO) | 9 | 0 | Government (Diplomatic),NGO,NGO | Sub-Saharan Africa | Hostage Taking (Kidnapping),Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201611130071 | 2016-11-13 | Nigeria | Kitakum | Fulani extremists | 11 | Unknown | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault,Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Firearms,Incendiary |
| 201611110012 | 2016-11-12 | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Beni district | Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) | 0 | 0 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Hostage Taking (Kidnapping) | Unknown |
| 201611110023 | 2016-11-11 | Nigeria | Umarari | Boko Haram | 3 | 0 | Unknown | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201611090061 | 2016-11-09 | Cameroon | Buea | Separatists | 0 | 0 | Educational Institution | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Melee |
| 201611090039 | 2016-11-09 | Somalia | Afgoye | Al-Shabaab | 1 | Unknown | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201611090051 | 2016-11-09 | Sudan | Mayol | Unknown | 1 | 0 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault,Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Firearms,Incendiary |
| 201611090032 | 2016-11-09 | South Sudan | Kaya | Sudan People's Liberation Movement in Opposition (SPLM-IO) | 12 | 2 | Police | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201611080041 | 2016-11-08 | Nigeria | Unknown | Unknown | 2 | 8 | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201611080034 | 2016-11-08 | Mozambique | Mutuali | Mozambique National Resistance Movement (MNR) | 0 | 0 | Transportation | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201611070029 | 2016-11-07 | Cameroon | Wambache | Boko Haram | 0 | 3 | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201611070045 | 2016-11-07 | Nigeria | Kangarwa | Boko Haram | 14 | 3 | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Explosives,Firearms |
| 201611070019 | 2016-11-07 | Mali | Banamba | Ansar al-Dine (Mali),Macina Liberation Front (FLM) | 0 | 0 | Business | Sub-Saharan Africa | Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Firearms |
| 201611060054 | 2016-11-06 | South Sudan | Juba | Unknown | 0 | 10 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201611060020 | 2016-11-06 | Mali | Gourma Rhaous | Ansar al-Dine (Mali) | 0 | 0 | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Unknown | Unknown |
| 201611050040 | 2016-11-05 | Nigeria | Akwada | Boko Haram | 2 | 1 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault,Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Explosives,Firearms,Incendiary |
| 201611040022 | 2016-11-04 | Mali | Unknown | Ansar al-Dine (Mali) | 1 | 4 | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201611020059 | 2016-11-02 | Sudan | Nyala | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Hostage Taking (Kidnapping) | Unknown |
| 201611020021 | 2016-11-02 | Somalia | Mogadishu | Al-Shabaab | 1 | 2 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201610310030 | 2016-10-31 | Nigeria | Ethiope East district | Unknown | 0 | 0 | Utilities | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201610300023 | 2016-10-30 | Somalia | Goof Gaduud | Al-Shabaab | 12 | 10 | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Explosives,Firearms |
| 201610280046 | 2016-10-29 | Mozambique | Manica district | Mozambique National Resistance Movement (MNR) | 0 | 1 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Hostage Taking (Kidnapping) | Firearms,Melee |
| 201611010083 | 2016-10-29 | Somalia | Tayeeglow district | Al-Shabaab | 3 | 0 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Unknown | Unknown |
| 201610280037 | 2016-10-28 | Central African Republic | Bambari | Unknown | 10 | 0 | Police,Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201610280052 | 2016-10-28 | Nigeria | Obi district | Unknown | 1 | 0 | Police | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201610270045 | 2016-10-27 | Somalia | Tayeeglow | Al-Shabaab | 2 | 0 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Hostage Taking (Kidnapping) | Unknown |
| 201610270051 | 2016-10-27 | Nigeria | Kaninkon | Boko Haram (suspected),Fulani extremists | 2 | 0 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201610260058 | 2016-10-26 | Sudan | Unknown | Unknown | 0 | 3 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201610260026 | 2016-10-26 | Somalia | Mogadishu | Al-Shabaab | 1 | 1 | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201610240042 | 2016-10-24 | South Sudan | Amadi | Sudan People's Liberation Movement in Opposition (SPLM-IO) (suspected) | Unknown | Unknown | Educational Institution | Sub-Saharan Africa | Hostage Taking (Kidnapping) | Firearms |
| 201610240021 | 2016-10-24 | Somalia | Mogadishu | Unknown | 1 | 0 | Private Citizens & Property,Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201610230060 | 2016-10-23 | Nigeria | Kwanga | Fulani extremists (suspected) | 1 | 0 | Police | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201610220022 | 2016-10-22 | Somalia | Afmadow | Al-Shabaab | 3 | 4 | Military,Private Citizens & Property,Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Hostage Taking (Kidnapping),Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201610210044 | 2016-10-21 | South Sudan | Nyamini | Sudan People's Liberation Movement in Opposition (SPLM-IO) | 1 | 0 | Government (General) | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Explosives,Firearms |
| 201610190081 | 2016-10-19 | South Sudan | Yei district | Unknown | 2 | 5 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Hostage Taking (Kidnapping) | Firearms,Melee |
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