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Where ISIS Claims It Has Struck, and Why Where ISIS Claims It Has Struck, and Why
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The attacks in Paris amounted to the boldest coordinated assault claimed by the Islamic State against a Western country, and showed how the radical militant group has expanded from its beginnings as a Sunni terrorist group in Iraq.The attacks in Paris amounted to the boldest coordinated assault claimed by the Islamic State against a Western country, and showed how the radical militant group has expanded from its beginnings as a Sunni terrorist group in Iraq.
The Islamic State controls territory in Iraq and Syria but has increasingly sought to export its terror activities around the world. The group has affiliates and sympathizers in Libya, Yemen, Afghanistan, Egypt, Nigeria and elsewhere. In recent weeks it appears to have struck on three continents, killing hundreds of people.The Islamic State controls territory in Iraq and Syria but has increasingly sought to export its terror activities around the world. The group has affiliates and sympathizers in Libya, Yemen, Afghanistan, Egypt, Nigeria and elsewhere. In recent weeks it appears to have struck on three continents, killing hundreds of people.
A look at some of the most recent attacks claimed by the Islamic State or an affiliate and their motives, based on statements from the group and observations by experts:A look at some of the most recent attacks claimed by the Islamic State or an affiliate and their motives, based on statements from the group and observations by experts:
Nov. 13, ParisNov. 13, Paris
A series of coordinated attacks on civilian targets, including the national stadium and a concert hall, kill 129 people and wound more than 300.A series of coordinated attacks on civilian targets, including the national stadium and a concert hall, kill 129 people and wound more than 300.
Motive: Traumatizing Paris, which the Islamic State has called a “capital of prostitution and obscenity.” The group recruited from a large and disaffected Muslim population in France, which is part of the international coalition bombing Islamic State targets in Syria and Iraq.Motive: Traumatizing Paris, which the Islamic State has called a “capital of prostitution and obscenity.” The group recruited from a large and disaffected Muslim population in France, which is part of the international coalition bombing Islamic State targets in Syria and Iraq.
Nov. 13, BaghdadNov. 13, Baghdad
A suicide blast and a roadside bombing kill 26 people and wound dozens. The suicide bomber strikes a memorial service for a Shiite fighter.A suicide blast and a roadside bombing kill 26 people and wound dozens. The suicide bomber strikes a memorial service for a Shiite fighter.
Motive: Targeting Shiites whom the group considers apostates. Since ISIS’s emergence in Iraq, attacks in and around Baghdad have occurred regularly.Motive: Targeting Shiites whom the group considers apostates. Since ISIS’s emergence in Iraq, attacks in and around Baghdad have occurred regularly.
Nov. 12, Beirut, LebanonNov. 12, Beirut, Lebanon
Suicide bombers kill 43 people in a busy shopping district.Suicide bombers kill 43 people in a busy shopping district.
Motive: Killing Shiite Muslims in Lebanon, which borders Syria and is home to many Syrian refugees. The attack also targeted Hezbollah, the Shiite militant organization that backs the Syrian government in that country’s civil war.Motive: Killing Shiite Muslims in Lebanon, which borders Syria and is home to many Syrian refugees. The attack also targeted Hezbollah, the Shiite militant organization that backs the Syrian government in that country’s civil war.
Nov. 4, El Arish, EgyptNov. 4, El Arish, Egypt
A truck filled with explosives kills four officers near a police club and wounds at least five civilians.A truck filled with explosives kills four officers near a police club and wounds at least five civilians.
Motive: Retaliation by the Sinai affiliate of the Islamic State for what it called government arrests of women from Sinai.Motive: Retaliation by the Sinai affiliate of the Islamic State for what it called government arrests of women from Sinai.
Nov. 4, Dhaka, BangladeshNov. 4, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Attackers kill one police officer at a checkpoint and wound another.Attackers kill one police officer at a checkpoint and wound another.
Motive: While the Islamic State claimed responsibility, it gave no reason. Bangladesh’s government, which has cracked down on militant Islamists, denied that the group was responsible.Motive: While the Islamic State claimed responsibility, it gave no reason. Bangladesh’s government, which has cracked down on militant Islamists, denied that the group was responsible.
Oct. 31, Sinai, EgyptOct. 31, Sinai, Egypt
A Russian jetliner crashes moments after departing the resort of Sharm el Sheik, killing all 224 people aboard. The Islamic State’s Sinai affiliate claims responsibility, but Russia and Egypt have not confirmed the cause of the crash. Western officials say it is likely that a bomb was placed inside the plane. A Russian jetliner crashes moments after departing the resort of Sharm el Sheik, killing all 224 people aboard. The Islamic State’s Sinai affiliate claims responsibility, and Russia later confirmed a bomb was the cause of the crash.
Motive: Retribution for Russia’s expanded military intervention in Syria, which has targeted militant groups including the Islamic State.Motive: Retribution for Russia’s expanded military intervention in Syria, which has targeted militant groups including the Islamic State.
Oct. 24, Dhaka, BangladeshOct. 24, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Bombings during a Shiite religious festival kill one and wound dozens.Bombings during a Shiite religious festival kill one and wound dozens.
Motive: Killing Shiites during an important ritual.Motive: Killing Shiites during an important ritual.
Oct. 10, Ankara, TurkeyOct. 10, Ankara, Turkey
Bombings kill more than 100 at a peace rally attended by Kurdish separatists and Turkish leftists.Bombings kill more than 100 at a peace rally attended by Kurdish separatists and Turkish leftists.
Motive: Retribution for efforts by Turkey and Kurdish separatists, despite their own enmity, to unite in fighting the Islamic State.Motive: Retribution for efforts by Turkey and Kurdish separatists, despite their own enmity, to unite in fighting the Islamic State.
Oct. 6, Sana and Aden, YemenOct. 6, Sana and Aden, Yemen
Attacks kill at least 25 people. In Aden, bombs target a hotel housing members of Yemen’s government and a headquarters for troops from the Persian Gulf who are fighting the Houthi insurgency. In Sana, a bomb explodes in a mosque.Attacks kill at least 25 people. In Aden, bombs target a hotel housing members of Yemen’s government and a headquarters for troops from the Persian Gulf who are fighting the Houthi insurgency. In Sana, a bomb explodes in a mosque.
Motive: Exploiting security lapses to carry out sectarian attacks.Motive: Exploiting security lapses to carry out sectarian attacks.
Oct. 3, Dhaka, BangladeshOct. 3, Dhaka, Bangladesh
The shooting death of a Japanese man riding in a rickshaw.The shooting death of a Japanese man riding in a rickshaw.
Motive: Killing citizens of countries deemed to be members of a “crusader coalition.” It is the second attack on a foreigner in Dhaka in two weeks.Motive: Killing citizens of countries deemed to be members of a “crusader coalition.” It is the second attack on a foreigner in Dhaka in two weeks.