terrorism
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Rouhi Fattouh, president of the Palestinian National Council, described the arson attack on the mosque as "a barbaric act and a dangerous escalation in settler terrorism".
From Barron's ● Oct. 14, 2026
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has called for tougher sanctions against slash-and-burn farming, describing the practice as "ecological terrorism".
From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026
On terrorism, he was unequivocal that the victim is never at fault.
From Salon ● Oct. 8, 2026
The coroner said he will be issuing a report to the government out of concern about a risk to other people under the terrorism control measures.
From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026
The Ciskei had a history of repression against the ANC and in 1991 Brigadier Gqozo had declared a State of Emergency in the Ciskei to curtail what he called ANC-sponsored terrorism.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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