Back to Advanced SearchSEARCH RESULTS: 6393 INCIDENTS
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Years: (between 2006 and 2014)
All incidents regardless of doubt.
Region: (Sub-Saharan Africa)
| GTD ID | DATE | COUNTRY | CITY | PERPETRATOR GROUP | FATALITIES | INJURED | TARGET TYPE | REGION | ATTACK TYPE | WEAPON TYPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 201402070034 | 2014-02-05 | South Sudan | Kolnyang | Sudan People's Liberation Movement in Opposition (SPLM-IO) | 26 | Unknown | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Explosives,Firearms |
| 201312020015 | 2013-12-02 | Nigeria | Maiduguri | Boko Haram | 26 | Unknown | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms,Incendiary,Melee |
| 201303300032 | 2013-03-30 | Mali | Timbuktu | Al-Qaida in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM) | 26 | Unknown | Private Citizens & Property,Military,Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion,Armed Assault | Explosives,Firearms |
| 201207280019 | 2012-07-28 | Somalia | Yurkud | Al-Shabaab | 26 | Unknown | Military,Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Unknown | Unknown |
| 201410190071 | 2014-10-19 | Nigeria | Damboa | Boko Haram | 25 | Unknown | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201405230071 | 2014-05-23 | Nigeria | Marte district | Boko Haram | 25 | Unknown | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault,Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Firearms,Incendiary |
| 201405210080 | 2014-05-21 | Nigeria | Chukongudo | Boko Haram | 25 | 24 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault,Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Firearms,Incendiary |
| 201307270009 | 2013-07-27 | Nigeria | Maiduguri | Boko Haram | 25 | 30 | Business | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Explosives,Firearms |
| 201306280047 | 2013-06-28 | Nigeria | Monguno | Boko Haram | 25 | 0 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201304260003 | 2013-04-25 | Nigeria | Gashua | Boko Haram (suspected) | 25 | 0 | Police,Business | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Explosives,Firearms,Firearms |
| 201303220015 | 2013-03-22 | Nigeria | Ganye | Boko Haram (suspected) | 25 | 0 | Police,Business,Business | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Explosives,Explosives,Firearms |
| 201210020001 | 2012-10-02 | Nigeria | Mubi | Boko Haram (suspected) | 25 | Unknown | Educational Institution | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms,Melee |
| 201106260019 | 2011-06-26 | Nigeria | Maiduguri | Boko Haram (suspected) | 25 | 30 | Business | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 200701190004 | 2007-01-19 | Ethiopia | Gunagado | Ogaden National Liberation Front (ONLF) (suspected) | 25 | 0 | Government (Diplomatic),Police,Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201412040018 | 2014-12-04 | Nigeria | Bajoga | Boko Haram | 24 | Unknown | Government (General),Police,Business | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault,Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Firearms,Incendiary |
| 201410030046 | 2014-10-02 | Nigeria | Kuborshosho | Boko Haram | 24 | Unknown | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Unknown | Unknown |
| 201409070055 | 2014-09-07 | Nigeria | Bazza | Boko Haram | 24 | 2 | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201405250006 | 2014-05-25 | Nigeria | Kanuyya | Boko Haram | 24 | Unknown | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201403180012 | 2014-03-18 | Somalia | Bulobarde | Al-Shabaab | 24 | 13 | Military,Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion,Armed Assault | Explosives,Firearms |
| 201308300020 | 2013-08-30 | Nigeria | Monguno | Boko Haram | 24 | 0 | Terrorists/Non-state Militia | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201208220011 | 2012-08-23 | South Sudan | Pibor district | David Yau Yau Militia | 24 | 12 | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201108260013 | 2011-08-26 | Nigeria | Abuja | Boko Haram | 24 | 81 | Government (Diplomatic) | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 200912030014 | 2009-12-03 | Somalia | Mogadishu | Al-Shabaab (suspected) | 24 | 60 | Private Citizens & Property,Government (General) | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201412260036 | 2014-12-26 | Cameroon | Mozogo | Boko Haram | 23 | Unknown | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Incendiary,Unknown |
| 201410030048 | 2014-10-02 | Nigeria | Garta | Boko Haram | 23 | Unknown | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Unknown | Unknown |
| 201410030047 | 2014-10-02 | Nigeria | Kubi | Boko Haram | 23 | Unknown | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Unknown | Unknown |
| 201409120063 | 2014-09-11 | Sudan | Jebel Hireiz | Liberation and Justice Movement (LJM),Sudan Liberation Army-Minni Minawi (SLA-MM) | 23 | Unknown | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Unknown | Unknown |
| 201406250042 | 2014-06-25 | Nigeria | Abuja | Boko Haram | 23 | 51 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201305230002 | 2013-05-23 | Niger | Agadez | Al-Mua'qi'oon Biddam Brigade (Those who Sign with Blood),Movement for Oneness and Jihad in West Africa (MUJAO) | 23 | 16 | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201203100003 | 2012-03-10 | Somalia | Yurkud | Al-Shabaab | 23 | Unknown | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201012110010 | 2010-12-11 | Somalia | Burhakaba | Hizbul al Islam (Somalia),Hizbul al Islam (Somalia) | 23 | 0 | Terrorists/Non-state Militia | Sub-Saharan Africa | Unknown | Unknown |
| 200906180011 | 2009-06-18 | Somalia | Beledweyne | Al-Shabaab (suspected) | 23 | Unknown | Government (General) | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 200612170003 | 2006-12-17 | Chad | Aradib | Unknown | 23 | 0 | Private Citizens & Property,Private Citizens & Property,Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 200601230010 | 2006-01-23 | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Aba | Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) | 23 | Unknown | Government (Diplomatic) | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201411010033 | 2014-11-01 | Kenya | Kapedo | Unknown | 22 | 0 | Police | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201410170041 | 2014-10-17 | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Eringeti | Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) | 22 | Unknown | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Melee |
| 201407300056 | 2014-07-30 | Central African Republic | Batangafo | Anti-Balaka Militia (suspected) | 22 | 24 | Terrorists/Non-state Militia,Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201406270030 | 2014-06-27 | Nigeria | Amber | Fulani extremists (suspected) | 22 | Unknown | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201402060014 | 2014-02-06 | Nigeria | Mavo | Fulani extremists (suspected),Tarok Militia | 22 | Unknown | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms,Incendiary |
| 201401260023 | 2014-01-26 | Nigeria | Waga Chakawa | Boko Haram | 22 | Unknown | Religious Figures/Institutions | Sub-Saharan Africa | Hostage Taking (Kidnapping),Bombing/Explosion,Armed Assault | Explosives,Firearms,Incendiary |
| 201401170040 | 2014-01-17 | Central African Republic | Bouar | Anti-Balaka Militia | 22 | 23 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Explosives,Firearms,Melee |
| 201301030019 | 2013-01-03 | Sudan | Samaha | Sudan People's Liberation Movement - North | 22 | 25 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Hostage Taking (Kidnapping) | Unknown |
| 201209200002 | 2012-09-20 | Somalia | Mogadishu | Al-Shabaab (suspected) | 22 | 4 | Journalists & Media,Police,Government (General) | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives,Firearms |
| 201207080014 | 2012-07-08 | Nigeria | Barkin Ladi district | Boko Haram (suspected),Fulani extremists | 22 | 0 | Government (General),Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms,Melee |
| 201105190007 | 2011-05-19 | Sudan | Abyei | Sudan People's Liberation Army (SPLA) (suspected) | 22 | 2 | Military,Government (Diplomatic) | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 200909250002 | 2009-09-25 | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Dingba | Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) (suspected) | 22 | 0 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault,Hostage Taking (Kidnapping) | Melee |
| 200909200007 | 2009-09-20 | Somalia | Yeed | Al-Shabaab,Ogaden National Liberation Front (ONLF) | 22 | 11 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 200601300015 | 2006-01-30 | Sudan | Al Fashir | Sudan People's Liberation Army (SPLA) | 22 | 18 | Police | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201411050048 | 2014-11-05 | Nigeria | Malam Fatori | Boko Haram | 21 | Unknown | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201410180053 | 2014-10-18 | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Byalos | Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) | 21 | Unknown | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Melee |
| 201409070024 | 2014-09-07 | Nigeria | Buratai | Boko Haram | 21 | 3 | Military,Educational Institution,Telecommunication | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault,Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Firearms,Incendiary |
| 201408250037 | 2014-08-25 | Nigeria | Gamboru | Boko Haram | 21 | Unknown | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion,Armed Assault,Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Explosives,Firearms |
| 201406230037 | 2014-06-23 | Nigeria | Karshi | Fulani extremists | 21 | Unknown | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201406170051 | 2014-06-17 | Nigeria | Damaturu | Boko Haram | 21 | 27 | Business | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201403300020 | 2014-03-30 | Nigeria | Abuja | Boko Haram | 21 | 2 | Government (General) | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201403110049 | 2014-03-11 | Nigeria | Sabon Layin Galadima | Fulani extremists | 21 | Unknown | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms,Incendiary |
| 201310240032 | 2013-10-24 | Nigeria | Damatura | Boko Haram | 21 | Unknown | Military,Police | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Explosives,Explosives,Firearms |
| 201310240036 | 2013-10-24 | Nigeria | Damatura | Boko Haram | 21 | Unknown | Police | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Explosives,Explosives,Firearms |
| 201310240035 | 2013-10-24 | Nigeria | Damatura | Boko Haram | 21 | Unknown | Police,Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Explosives,Explosives,Firearms |
| 201310240034 | 2013-10-24 | Nigeria | Damatura | Boko Haram | 21 | Unknown | Police | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Explosives,Explosives,Firearms |
| 201310240033 | 2013-10-24 | Nigeria | Damatura | Boko Haram | 21 | Unknown | Police | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Explosives,Firearms |
| 201309260040 | 2013-09-26 | Nigeria | Gambaru | Boko Haram | 21 | 2 | Government (General),Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 200810190019 | 2008-10-19 | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Bangadi | Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) (suspected) | 21 | 1 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault,Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Incendiary,Firearms |
| 200806050012 | 2008-06-05 | Sudan | Nabanga | Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) | 21 | 0 | Terrorists/Non-state Militia | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault,Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Unknown,Incendiary |
| 200802050001 | 2008-02-05 | Somalia | Bosaso | Unknown | 21 | 100 | Private Citizens & Property,Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201412220071 | 2014-12-22 | Nigeria | Gombe | Boko Haram (suspected) | 20 | 18 | Transportation | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201412110014 | 2014-12-11 | Nigeria | Jos | Boko Haram | 20 | 21 | Business | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201410120001 | 2014-10-12 | Somalia | Mogadishu | Al-Shabaab | 20 | Unknown | Business | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201409290061 | 2014-09-29 | Nigeria | Watu | Boko Haram | 20 | Unknown | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Hostage Taking (Kidnapping),Bombing/Explosion,Armed Assault | Explosives,Firearms,Melee |
| 201409290060 | 2014-09-29 | Nigeria | Kubi | Boko Haram | 20 | Unknown | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Hostage Taking (Kidnapping),Bombing/Explosion,Armed Assault | Explosives,Firearms,Melee |
| 201409210047 | 2014-09-21 | Cameroon | Tourou | Boko Haram | 20 | Unknown | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201409140055 | 2014-09-14 | Nigeria | Tunari | Fulani extremists | 20 | Unknown | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault,Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Firearms,Incendiary |
| 201407150057 | 2014-07-15 | Nigeria | Sabon Gari | Boko Haram | 20 | Unknown | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Unknown | Unknown |
| 201405250072 | 2014-05-25 | Nigeria | Waga | Boko Haram | 20 | Unknown | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault,Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Firearms,Incendiary |
| 201405220074 | 2014-05-22 | Nigeria | Fage | Boko Haram | 20 | Unknown | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault,Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Firearms,Incendiary |
| 201405130003 | 2014-05-12 | Somalia | Baidoa | Al-Shabaab | 20 | 20 | Private Citizens & Property,Business | Sub-Saharan Africa | Assassination | Explosives |
| 201404130066 | 2014-04-14 | Central African Republic | Grimari | Seleka | 20 | Unknown | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault,Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Incendiary,Melee,Sabotage Equipment |
| 201402270002 | 2014-02-27 | Nigeria | Shuwa | Boko Haram | 20 | Unknown | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Explosives,Explosives,Firearms |
| 201310240037 | 2013-10-24 | Nigeria | Damatura | Boko Haram | 20 | Unknown | Business | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Explosives,Explosives,Firearms |
| 201309190010 | 2013-09-19 | Nigeria | Bulabulin | Boko Haram | 20 | 0 | Business,Police,Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201309120015 | 2013-09-12 | Somalia | Kismayo | Al-Shabaab | 20 | 24 | Government (General) | Sub-Saharan Africa | Assassination | Explosives |
| 201304240040 | 2013-04-24 | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Chishadu | Colonel Albert Kahasha Militia | 20 | Unknown | Military,Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Incendiary |
| 201304220028 | 2013-04-22 | Central African Republic | Kaga-Bandoro | Unknown | 20 | 0 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Incendiary |
| 201304210013 | 2013-04-21 | Nigeria | Monguno | Boko Haram | 20 | 0 | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives,Firearms |
| 201303030002 | 2013-03-03 | Nigeria | Monguno | Boko Haram | 20 | 0 | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Explosives,Firearms |
| 201210170009 | 2012-10-17 | Nigeria | Mubi | Unknown | 20 | Unknown | Military,Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201205140050 | 2012-05-14 | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Kamananga | Democratic Front for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR) | 20 | 0 | Private Citizens & Property,Government (Diplomatic) | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Melee |
| 201201060002 | 2012-01-06 | Nigeria | Mubi | Boko Haram (suspected) | 20 | Unknown | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201110100010 | 2011-10-10 | Sudan | Mayom | South Sudan Liberation Army (SSLA) (suspected) | 20 | 5 | Transportation | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201004120017 | 2010-04-12 | Somalia | Mogadishu | Unknown | 20 | 30 | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 200910060021 | 2009-10-06 | Somalia | Kismayo | Al-Shabaab,Hizbul al Islam (Somalia) | 20 | Unknown | Terrorists/Non-state Militia,Terrorists/Non-state Militia | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 200901090002 | 2009-01-09 | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Kana | Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) (suspected) | 20 | 0 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Unknown | Unknown |
| 200901020002 | 2009-01-02 | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Negero | Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) (suspected) | 20 | 5 | Business | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 200810070004 | 2008-10-07 | Somalia | Mogadishu | Al-Shabaab | 20 | 35 | Government (General) | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 200808030016 | 2008-08-03 | Somalia | Mogadishu | Unknown | 20 | 45 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 200710230004 | 2007-10-23 | Sudan | Unknown | Justice and Equality Movement (JEM) | 20 | 0 | Business,Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Hostage Taking (Kidnapping) | Firearms |
| 200701080007 | 2007-01-08 | Sudan | Al Muhajiriyah | Unknown | 20 | 13 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion,Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Firearms,Incendiary |
| 200612030024 | 2006-12-03 | Sudan | Nyalla South West district | Unknown | 20 | Unknown | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Incendiary |
| 201412110015 | 2014-12-11 | Nigeria | Jos | Boko Haram | 19 | 20 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201406240027 | 2014-06-23 | Central African Republic | Bambari | Anti-Balaka Militia | 19 | Unknown | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms,Incendiary |
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