The 5 Deadliest Terrorist Groups In The World

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Terrorism has a long history and has influenced policy in several vulnerable countries across the globe. The word was used for the first time by Edmund Burke during the French Revolution. A deadly concept that has caused devastation and despair in incalculable degrees, terrorism has literally spread life wildfire in the present age. In this article, we look at the deadliest terror groups in the world.

The mentioned terrorist organizations are all active till this date with their influence, power and inflicted damage only going up. Right from slaughtering enemy soldiers to sex slavery and recruitng child soldiers, it seems like there is just no respite.

Let us go ahead and look at these deadliest terrorist groups in the world. Here are the 5 most dangerous terror groups in the world. Read on...

Hamas
Hamas is listed as a terror outfit by a large section of the West and Israel. It is Palestine outfit that is striving for an independent Palestinian State. Hamas is known for its employment of suicide bombers. Founded in the year 1897, Hamas carries out repeated terror strikes against Israel with an aim to save Palestinians from Israeli subjugation.

Hezbollah
Hezbollah is a political group identified as a terror outfit, again by the West and Israel. It is one of the most feared terror groups in the Middle East and carries out regular funding and weapon trading along the borders of several Middle East countries. It is financed by Syria, Lebonan and Iran.

Taliban
Taliban is listed as a terror outfit by the United Nations and not just the West. The United States is fighting an almost never ending war against the Taliban in Afghanistan. Their aim is to take over the government in Afghanistan by spreading violence and striking fear. The Taliban is headed by Mullah Omar, a dreaded terrorist wanted by many countries.

Al-Qaeda
Al-Qaeda is the largest terrorist organization headed by Egyptian Ayman al-Zawahiri. It has its branches in many parts of the world and controls major sections of the Middle East. Al-Qaeda finances other terrorist outfits in Africa as well. Although its chief Osama Bin Laden was assassinated in 2011, it seems like there is no stopping its advance.

ISIS
ISIS or ISIL is now the most feared terrorist group in the world with its aim being to establish an Islamic State. It is active in Iraq and Syria and has risen in dominance over the past few months. ISIS has been accused of carrying out monstrous war crimes including mass killings, rape and sexual slavery.