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Terrorism
The use of violence and intimidation against innocent civilians in the pursuit of political or religious aims.
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Operation Snipe
Law enforcement; Terrorism
British-led effort to search, clear, and destroy any terrorist infrastructure located in the south east of the country, and render it safe for humanitarian operations. Operation lasted from May 2, ...
Operation Tarmacq
Law enforcement; Terrorism
Federal sweep of airports throughout the U.S. looking for illegal immigrants posing as airport security workers. No ties to terrorism were found, but there were many undocumented workers discovered.
Assassination
Law enforcement; Terrorism
Murder of leadership figures or other prominent people forpolitical purposes.
Camp X-Ray
Law enforcement; Terrorism
The U.S. detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, which houses al-Qaeda and Taliban prisoners. The legal status of detainees at the camp has been a source of significant controversy which ...
Antigen
Law enforcement; Terrorism
A substance which stimulates an immune response by the body. The immune system recognises such substances as foreign and produces antibodies to fight them.
Asymmetric threat
Law enforcement; Terrorism
The use of crude or low-tech methods to attack a superior or more high-tech enemy.
Car bomb
Law enforcement; Terrorism
An automobile fixed with explosive devices and used as a weapon to kill.
