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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 201708080005 | 2017-08-08 | Yemen | Lawdar district | Al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) | 4 | 5 | Military | Middle East & North Africa | Bombing/Explosion,Armed Assault | Explosives,Explosives,Firearms |
| 201707170012 | 2017-07-17 | Yemen | Balhaf | Al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) | 9 | 5 | Military | Middle East & North Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 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 |
| 201505040001 | 2015-05-04 | Syria | Damascus | Al-Nusrah Front | 6 | 5 | Military,Private Citizens & Property | Middle East & North Africa | Assassination | Explosives,Explosives,Firearms |
| 201212120028 | 2012-12-12 | Iraq | Baghdad | Al-Qaida in Iraq | 0 | 5 | Police | Middle East & North Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201210160013 | 2012-10-16 | Yemen | Mudiyah | Al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) | 4 | 5 | Terrorists/Non-state Militia | Middle East & North Africa | Bombing/Explosion,Armed Assault | Explosives,Firearms |
| 201208160005 | 2012-08-16 | Iraq | Daquq | Al-Qaida in Iraq | 3 | 5 | Police | Middle East & North Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201204190005 | 2012-04-19 | Iraq | Tarmiyah | Al-Qaida in Iraq | 2 | 5 | Military | Middle East & North Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201204170003 | 2012-04-17 | Yemen | Mukayras | Al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) | 6 | 5 | Military | Middle East & North Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201203030010 | 2012-03-03 | Yemen | Bayda | Al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) | 3 | 5 | Military | 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 |
| 200903150003 | 2009-03-15 | Yemen | Shibam | Al-Qaida in Yemen (suspected) | 7 | 5 | Tourists,Private Citizens & Property | Middle East & North Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 200809280027 | 2008-09-28 | Algeria | Dellys | Al-Qaida in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM) (suspected) | 4 | 5 | Police | Middle East & North Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 200504150003 | 2005-04-15 | Iraq | Baghdad | Al-Qaida in Iraq | 1 | 5 | Government (Diplomatic) | Middle East & North Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201703270002 | 2017-03-27 | Yemen | Lahij | Al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) | 20 | 4 | Government (General),Private Citizens & Property | Middle East & North Africa | Bombing/Explosion,Armed Assault | Explosives,Explosives,Firearms |
| 201608150030 | 2016-08-15 | Yemen | Shoqra | Al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) | 4 | 4 | Military | Middle East & North Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201503200019 | 2015-03-20 | Pakistan | Karachi | Al-Qaida in the Indian Subcontinent (suspected),Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) | 4 | 4 | Military | South Asia | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201412090004 | 2014-12-09 | Yemen | Seiyun | Al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) | 7 | 4 | Military | Middle East & North Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201407270017 | 2014-07-27 | Yemen | Mahfad | Al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) | 4 | 4 | Military | Middle East & North Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201407270018 | 2014-07-27 | Yemen | Mahfad | Al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) | 4 | 4 | Military | Middle East & North Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201405240160 | 2014-05-24 | Yemen | Seiyun | Al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) | 3 | 4 | Police | Middle East & North Africa | Bombing/Explosion,Armed Assault | Explosives,Explosives,Firearms |
| 201405240157 | 2014-05-24 | Yemen | Seiyun | Al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) | 3 | 4 | Military | Middle East & North Africa | Bombing/Explosion,Armed Assault | Explosives,Explosives,Firearms |
| 201402130016 | 2014-02-13 | Yemen | Sanaa | Al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) | 13 | 4 | Police | Middle East & North Africa | Bombing/Explosion,Armed Assault | Explosives,Explosives,Firearms |
| 201308230003 | 2013-08-23 | Yemen | Shibam | Al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) | 3 | 4 | Military | Middle East & North Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201304120002 | 2013-04-12 | Mali | Kidal | Al-Qaida in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM),Ansar al-Dine (Mali) | 4 | 4 | Military,Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201301150001 | 2013-01-15 | Iraq | Fallujah | Al-Qaida in Iraq | 4 | 4 | Government (General) | Middle East & North Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201211160003 | 2012-11-16 | Yemen | Zinjibar | Al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) (suspected) | 5 | 4 | Terrorists/Non-state Militia | Middle East & North Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201209300016 | 2012-09-30 | Iraq | Baghdad | Al-Qaida in Iraq | 2 | 4 | Private Citizens & Property | Middle East & North Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201209220001 | 2012-09-22 | Yemen | Aden | Al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) (suspected) | 1 | 4 | Terrorists/Non-state Militia | Middle East & North Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 200706010004 | 2007-06-01 | Iraq | Baqubah | Al-Qaida in Iraq | 3 | 4 | Terrorists/Non-state Militia | Middle East & North Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201612160011 | 2016-12-16 | Syria | Damascus | Al-Nusrah Front (suspected) | 1 | 3 | Police | Middle East & North Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201607150025 | 2016-07-15 | Yemen | Aden | Al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) | 1 | 3 | Government (General) | Middle East & North Africa | Assassination | Explosives |
| 201410090001 | 2014-10-09 | Yemen | Al-Abr district | Al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) (suspected) | 13 | 3 | Military | Middle East & North Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201409090001 | 2014-09-09 | Yemen | Qatn | Al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) | 9 | 3 | Military | Middle East & North Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201407270019 | 2014-07-27 | Yemen | Mahfad | Al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) | 4 | 3 | Military | Middle East & North Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201405240163 | 2014-05-24 | Yemen | Seiyun | Al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) | 4 | 3 | Airports and Aircraft | Middle East & North Africa | Bombing/Explosion,Armed Assault | Explosives,Explosives,Firearms |
| 201311200076 | 2013-11-20 | Syria | Nabak | Al-Nusrah Front,Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) | 5 | 3 | Military | Middle East & North Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201310110013 | 2013-10-11 | Yemen | Unknown | Al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) (suspected) | 1 | 3 | Terrorists/Non-state Militia,Private Citizens & Property | Middle East & North Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201309250008 | 2013-09-25 | Yemen | Ataq | Al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) (suspected) | 2 | 3 | Military,Private Citizens & Property | Middle East & North Africa | Assassination | Explosives |
| 201206070007 | 2012-06-07 | Yemen | Al-Hisn | Al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) (suspected) | 0 | 3 | Terrorists/Non-state Militia | Middle East & North Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201205250011 | 2012-05-25 | Yemen | Hazm | Al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) | 15 | 3 | Terrorists/Non-state Militia,Private Citizens & Property | Middle East & North Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201202230050 | 2012-02-23 | Iraq | Baqubah | Al-Qaida in Iraq | 2 | 3 | Police | Middle East & North Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201004260007 | 2010-04-26 | Yemen | Sanaa | Al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) (suspected) | 1 | 3 | Government (Diplomatic) | Middle East & North Africa | Assassination | Explosives |
| 200908080008 | 2009-08-08 | Mauritania | Nouakchott | Al-Qaida in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM) | 1 | 3 | Government (Diplomatic) | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 200509160006 | 2005-09-16 | Iraq | Baghdad | Al-Qaida in Iraq | 4 | 3 | Police,Private Citizens & Property | Middle East & North Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201710060003 | 2017-10-06 | Yemen | Shoqra | Al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) | 5 | 2 | Military | Middle East & North Africa | Assassination | Explosives |
| 201702070002 | 2017-02-07 | Pakistan | Mandan | Al-Qaida in the Indian Subcontinent,Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) | 1 | 2 | Police | South Asia | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201604280020 | 2016-04-28 | Yemen | Aden | Al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) | 1 | 2 | Police | Middle East & North Africa | Assassination | Explosives |
| 201510260038 | 2015-10-26 | Yemen | Aden | Adan-Abyan Province of the Islamic State,Al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) (suspected) | 5 | 2 | Terrorists/Non-state Militia | Middle East & North Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201408310027 | 2014-08-31 | Yemen | Azzan | Al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) | 6 | 2 | Military | Middle East & North Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201405030019 | 2014-05-03 | Yemen | Mukalla | Al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) | 1 | 2 | Government (General) | Middle East & North Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
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