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Appendix A: Chronology of Significant Terrorist Incidents, 2000
Patterns of Global Terrorism -2000
Released by the Office of the Coordinator for Counterterrorism
April 2001
January
3 January
Namibia
Unidentified assailants attacked four vehicles in Rundu, killing
three French children and wounding their parents. The gunmen also
injured two humanitarian aid workers--one Scottish citizen and one
Namibian national. National Union for the Total Independence of
Angola (UNITA) guerrillas are suspected, but UNITA leaders denied
the group's involvement in the attack.
8 January
Sudan
Humanitarian Aid Commission officials reported Sudanese People's
Liberation Army (SPLA) rebels attacked a CARE vehicle in Al Wahdah
State, killing the CARE office director and his driver, and
abducting two others. An SPLA spokesperson denied the group's
involvement.
9 January
Namibia
Five suspected UNITA rebels entered a private residence in western
Kavango and attacked the occupants, killing two Namibian nationals
and injuring one other, according to police officials. No one
claimed responsibility.
14 January
Namibia
Military officials reported UNITA gunmen attacked a privately owned
vehicle near Divundu, killing four persons and injuring five
others.
18 January
Yemen
Armed tribesmen kidnapped two French nationals and their two Yemeni
guides, according to press reports. The Al-Shamian tribe claimed
responsibility. The tribesmen released the hostages on 18 January
but recaptured them the same day after authorities attempted to
arrest the kidnappers. The hostages were released again unharmed on
19 January.
21 January
Namibia
UNITA gunmen entered a private residence near Mayara and opened
fire, killing three persons and injuring six others, according to
local press accounts.
25 January
Angola
Local press reported UNITA militants ambushed a vehicle near Soyo,
killing one Portuguese national. No one claimed responsibility.
26 January
Yemen
Armed tribesmen in Ma'rib kidnapped a US citizen working for the
Halliburton Company, according to press reports. On 10 February,
the kidnappers released the hostage unharmed.
27 January
Spain
Police officials reported unidentified individuals set fire to a
Citroen car dealership in Iturreta, causing extensive damage to the
building and destroying 12 vehicles. The attack bore the hallmark
of the Basque Fatherland and Liberty (ETA).
29 January
Colombia
According to press reporting, suspected Revolutionary Armed Forces
of Colombia (FARC) or National Liberation Army (ELN) rebels bombed
a section of the Cano-Limon pipeline in Arauquita, causing major
damage and suspending oil production for three days.
February
2 February
Yugoslavia
Government officials reported unidentified individuals fired an
antitank missile at a refugee convoy escorted by KFOR soldiers in
Mitrovica, killing two Serbians and injuring five others. No one
claimed responsibility.
3 February
Colombia
In Putumayo, according to press reporting, suspected FARC or ELN
rebels bombed a section of the Cano-Limon pipeline, causing major
damage, including an oil spill, and halting production for three
days.
8 February
Colombia
Government officials reported suspected ELN guerrillas bombed the
ONCESA (Canadian-British-Colombian consortium) oil pipeline near
Campo Hermoso, causing extensive damage to the pipeline, an oil
spill, and a forest fire.
11 February
Spain
Four individuals set fire to and destroyed a Citroen car dealership
in Amorebieta, according to press reports. The attack bore the
hallmark of the ETA.
13 February
Yugoslavia
According to press accounts, unidentified individuals shot and
wounded two French KFOR soldiers in Mitrovica. No one claimed
responsibility.
27 February
India
A bomb exploded at a railroad station in New Delhi, injuring eight
persons and causing major damage, according to military reporting.
Indian authorities suspect Kashmiri Militants or Sikhs were
responsible.
29 February
Yugoslavia
According to press accounts, an unidentified assailant shot and
killed a Russian KFOR soldier while he was on patrol in Srbica. An
ethnic Albanian youth was arrested.
Near Pristina, an unidentified gunman shot a UN official, according
to press reports. No one claimed responsibility.
March
2 March
Yemen
Armed tribesmen kidnapped the Polish Ambassador in Sanaa, according
to press reports. The Khawlan tribe claimed responsibility. On 4
March, the Ambassador was released unharmed.
3 March
India
A bomb exploded on a bus in Sirhand, Punjab, killing eight persons
and injuring seven others. The Indian Government suspects either
Kashmiri militants or Sikhs were responsible.
4 March
Uganda
Armed militants kidnapped two Italian missionaries in Kampala,
according to press reports. The hostages were released unharmed
several hours later. The Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) probably was
responsible.
10 March
El Salvador
US Embassy officials reported unidentified gunmen kidnapped a US
citizen and his
El Salvadoran nephew from their vehicle near San Antonio Pajonal.
On 21 March, the hostages were released unharmed following a ransom
payment of $34,000.
14 March
Nigeria
Press reported armed youths occupied Shell Oil Company buildings in
Lagos and held hostage 30 Nigerian employees and four guards of the
Anglo-Dutch-owned company. No group claimed responsibility. On 15
March the Nigerian army rescued the 34 hostages unharmed.
21 March
India
Armed militants killed 35 Sikhs in Chadisinghpoora Village,
according to press reports. Police officers arrested Muslim
militants, who confessed to helping two groups suspected in the
massacre--the Lashkar-e-Tayyiba and the Hizb ul-Mujahedin--two of
the principal Muslim groups in Kashmir.
27 March
India
Armed militants threw a grenade at a group of police officers,
missing their target but killing three civilians and injuring 11
others in Srinagar, according to press reports. The Hizb
ul-Mujahedin may be responsible.
April
4 April
Pakistan
Armed militants fired on an Afghan vehicle, killing the Governor of
the Taliban-held northern Afghan province of Kondoz and his militia
commander, and wounding his driver and another passenger, according
to press reports. No one claimed responsibility.
7 April
Nigeria
Armed militants kidnapped 40 persons--15 British, 15 French, and 10
Korean citizens--from residences belonging to the Elf Aquitaine Oil
Company in Port Harcourt, according to press reports. The 40
hostages were released unharmed several hours later. Disgruntled
landowners were suspected.
12 April
Colombia
Police officials reported ELN rebels kidnapped a Mexican citizen in
Cali and demanded $5 million ransom. On 16 April, police arrested
three of the kidnappers
and freed the hostage unharmed.
India
Militants using a remote-controlled device detonated a car bomb
near an army convoy in Srinagar, killing one bystander, according
to press reports. No one claimed responsibility.
13 April
Colombia
Press reported a bomb exploded on the Cano-Limon oil pipeline near
La Cadena, causing major damage and suspending oil production for
several days. Police suspect either FARC or ELN rebels were
responsible.
14 April
Nigeria
In Warri, armed militants kidnapped 19 employees of the Noble
Drilling Oil Company, a firm contracted by the Anglo-Dutch-owned
Shell Oil Company, according to press reports. Ijaw youths probably
were responsible.
15 April
India
Armed militants killed 12 persons, wounded seven others, and
torched several huts in Tripura, according to press reports. No one
claimed responsibility.
19 April
France
Press reported a bomb exploded at a McDonald's restaurant in
Quevert, killing one person and causing major damage. Although no
group claimed responsibility, authorities suspect the Breton
Liberation Army (ARB). Nine persons associated with ARB were
arrested.
20 April
Pakistan
A bomb exploded near the Jamaat-E-Islami headquarters in Mansuren,
injuring two persons in a nearby residence, according to press
reports. No one claimed responsibility.
24 April
Malaysia
In Kampong Pulau Tiga, Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) militants kidnapped
21 persons--two French, three Germans, two South Africans, two
Finns, two Filipinos, one Lebanese, and nine Malaysians--according
to press reports.
Tajikistan
According to government officials, a group of armed Afghans broke
into a residence in Khatlon Oblast and opened fire, killing one
person, injuring another, and kidnapping one other. No one claimed
responsibility.
28 April
India
A bomb exploded at a police checkpoint in Srinagar, killing one
civilian and wounding four police officers and one civilian,
according to press reports. No one claimed responsibility.
In Srinagar, militants threw a grenade at a security patrol but hit
a bus stop instead, injuring two civilians, according to press
accounts. No one claimed responsibility.
May
1 May
Sierra Leone
On 1 May in Makeni, Revolutionary United Front (RUF) militants
kidnapped at least 20 members of the United Nations Assistance
Mission in Sierra Leone (UNAMSIL) and surrounded and opened fire on
a UNAMSIL facility, according to press reports. The militants
killed five UN soldiers in the attack.
In Kailahun, RUF militants kidnapped 27 members of the UNAMSIL. The
hostages were released unharmed on 28 May.
2 May
Sierra Leone
Unidentified militants kidnapped five Kenyan soldiers from the
UNAMSIL peacekeeping force in Magburaka, according to press
reports. RUF militants were probably responsible. On 10 May, the
hostages escaped.
3 May
Angola
Armed militants attacked a World Food Program humanitarian convoy
in Luanda, killing one person, wounding one other, and setting the
trucks on fire. The UNITA was probably responsible.
5 May
Sierra Leone
RUF militants kidnapped 300 UNAMSIL peacekeepers throughout the
country, according to press reports. On 15 May in Foya, Liberia,
the kidnappers released 139 hostages. On 28 May, on the Liberia and
Sierra Leone border, armed militants released unharmed the last of
the UN peacekeepers.
8 May
Sierra Leone
In Freetown, armed militants shot down a United Nations helicopter,
causing major damage to the helicopter but no injuries, according
to press reports. The RUF was probably responsible.
9 May
Sierra Leone
In Freetown, armed militants kidnapped two British citizens working
for a humanitarian organization, according to press reports. The
RUF was probably responsible. On 19 June one of the hostages was
released unharmed.
10 May
India
In Kupwara, armed militants kidnapped a civilian from his residence
and then killed him, according to press reports. No one claimed
responsibility.
11 May
India
In Bihar, according to press reports, armed militants killed 11
persons and injured four others. No one claimed responsibility.
14 May
Colombia
Press reported unidentified individuals kidnapped an Australian
missionary and three Colombians in Canito. Several hours later, the
Colombian hostages were released unharmed. No group claimed
responsibility.
Iran
A bomb exploded in the cultural/sports center in Kermanshah,
injuring two civilians, according to press reports. The Mujahedin-e
Khalq claimed responsibility.
15 May
India
A landmine exploded in Chabran, killing Kashmir's power minister
and four other government employees and destroying their vehicle,
according to press reports. No one claimed responsibility.
19 May
India
In Amludesa, armed militants killed six persons--one magistrate,
four police officers, and one civilian--according to press reports.
No one claimed responsibility.
A rocket hit a private residence in Srinagar, injuring six persons,
according to press reports. No one claimed responsibility.
20 May
India
Armed militants threw several bombs at a government vehicle near a
bus stop in Srinagar, injuring four police officers and three
civilians, according to press reports. No one claimed
responsibility.
23 May
India
Militants fired six grenades at the Civil Secretariat building in
Kashmir, killing one
civilian and injuring three others, according to press reports. No
one claimed responsibility.
24 May
Angola
Press reported suspected Front for the Liberation of the Cabinda
Enclave rebels kidnapped three Portuguese construction company
workers in Cabinda. No one claimed responsibility.
25 May
Sierra Leone
In Freetown, according to press reports, armed militants ambushed
two military vehicles carrying four journalists. A Spaniard and one
US citizen were killed, and one Greek and one South African were
injured in the attack. The RUF was probably responsible.
27 May
Indonesia
According to press reporting, armed militants, who claimed to be
members of the Free Aceh Movement, occupied a Mobil Oil production
plant. The rebels ordered the workers and all Indonesian nationals
to shut down production and held six hostages for several hours
before releasing them unharmed and allowing production to resume.
The militants demanded $500,000 ransom to restore operations.
June
1 June
Georgia
In Kodori Gorge, police officials reported unidentified gunmen
kidnapped two Danish UN military observers, a British Government
employee, and two Abkhaz citizens, demanding a $500,000 ransom. On
3 June, one Abkhaz hostage was released. On 5 June, the remaining
hostages were released unharmed.
2 June
Namibia
In Mut'jiku, press reported suspected UNITA militants kidnapped a
woman from her residence. No one claimed responsibility.
In Rundu, according to press accounts, suspected UNITA militants
kidnapped a man.
India
Police officials reported a bomb exploded at a religious meeting in
Srinagar, killing
12 persons and injuring seven others, including a senior
legislator. The Hizb
ul-Mujahedin claimed responsibility.
6 June
Sierra Leone
Suspected RUF rebels kidnapped 21 Indian UN peacekeepers in
Freetown, according to press accounts. No one claimed
responsibility.
8 June
Greece
In Athens, press reported two unidentified gunmen killed British
Defense Attache Stephen Saunders in an ambush. The Revolutionary
Organization 17 November claimed responsibility.
India
Press reported unidentified individuals threw a handgrenade into a
crowded marketplace in Sopur, injuring 30 civilians and causing
major damage. No one claimed responsibility.
11 June
Yemen
Four unidentified gunmen kidnapped a Norwegian diplomat and his
son, according to press reports. Later the same day, Yemeni police
opened fire on the kidnappers, killing the diplomat and one gunman.
The son escaped unharmed. The three remaining assailants escaped.
No one claimed responsibility.
16 June
Yemen
In the Ma'rib region, according to press reports, armed tribesmen
kidnapped an Italian archaeologist. On 20 July, the kidnappers
released the hostage unharmed. Yemeni tribesmen claimed
responsibility.
17 June
India
Armed militants shot and injured four civilians in Jammu and
Kashmir, according to press reports.
18 June
Nigeria
In the Niger Delta region, press reported armed militants kidnapped
22 Nigerian citizens and two unidentified foreign nationals working
for Chevron, a US-owned oil company. The militants later released
the two foreign nationals and four Nigerians. No one claimed
responsibility.
26 June
Yugoslavia
In Prizren, press reported a bomb exploded outside a shop located
below a UN police officer's residence, slightly injuring the
officer and destroying the shop. No one claimed responsibility.
27 June
Colombia
In Bogota, according to press reporting, ELN militants kidnapped a
five-year-old US citizen and his Colombian mother, demanding an
undisclosed ransom.
30 June
India
A landmine exploded in Srinagar, killing one person, injuring three
military personnel and five civilians, damaging several vehicles,
and shattering the windows in several nearby hotels, according to
press reports. No one claimed responsibility.
July
2 July
Philippines
Unidentified militants kidnapped a German journalist working for
Der Spiegel magazine, according to police authorities. The Abu
Sayyaf Group (ASG) claimed responsibility. On 27 July, the
journalist was released unharmed.
4 July
India
In Jammu and Kashmir, armed militants killed one person and injured
one other, according to press reports. No one claimed
responsibility.
9 July
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Near the Rwandan border, Rwandan Interahamwe militiamen attacked a
refugee camp, killing 30 persons and kidnapping four others,
according to press accounts.
10 July
Afghanistan
Press reported a bomb exploded at the Pakistani Embassy, causing
major damage but no injuries. No one claimed responsibility.
13 July
India
In Leh, Kashmir, armed militants killed three Buddhist monks,
according to press reports. No one claimed responsibility.
14 July
India
In the Himalaya Mountains, press reported armed militants attacked
two German hikers, killing one and injuring the other. No one
claimed responsibility.
15 July
India
In Doda, Kashmir, armed militants killed the Doda National
Conference district president and his bodyguard, according to press
reports. No one claimed responsibility.
Sierra Leone
Press reported suspected RUF militants attacked UNAMSIL troops,
near Kailahun, killing one Indian soldier and wounding one other
Indian soldier. No one claimed responsibility.
India
In Srinagar, Kashmir, militants fired nine rifle grenades toward
the Civil Secretariat building, according to press reports. The
Chief Minister was in his office at the time but was unharmed in
the attack, which injured four civilians and damaged two vehicles
nearby. The Jaish-e-Mohammed claimed responsibility.
India
In Tangmarg, Kashmir, armed militants killed one Indian soldier and
one civilian, according to press reports. No one claimed
responsibility.
16 July
Sierra Leone
Unidentified militants killed a Nigerian UNAMSIL soldier in
Rogberi, press reported. No one claimed responsibility.
Germany
In Ludwigshafen, the US Consulate reported unidentified individuals
firebombed a refugee shelter housing Albanian Kosovars, injuring
three children and causing minor damage. No one claimed
responsibility.
18 July
Angola
Press reported UNITA troops kidnapped 14 clergy members from the
Dunge Catholic Mission in Benguela. According to press accounts,
two persons were killed and several escaped during the kidnapping.
On 26 July all remaining hostages were released unharmed.
20 July
Angola
Unidentified militants kidnapped four Namibian citizens from their
residence in Kavango, according to press accounts. The militants
shot and killed two of the hostages. A third hostage was injured
but escaped with a child. UNITA is suspected.
24 July
India
A bomb exploded on a private bus in Ballen, killing six persons and
injuring 10 others, according to press reports. Kashmiri militants
or Sikhs may have been responsible.
27 July
Colombia
In Bogota, suspected Guevarist Revolutionary Army (ARG) militants
kidnapped a French aid worker affiliated with Doctors Without
Borders, according to press reports. The ARG is a suspected faction
of the ELN.
29 July
Namibia
In Nginga, suspected UNITA rebels crossed into Namibia and
kidnapped five Namibian men, according to press reports. No one
claimed responsibility.
30 July
India
Militants threw a grenade into a crowded marketplace in Gulmarg,
killing one person and injuring five others, according to press
reports. No one claimed responsibility.
Sierra Leone
In Masiaka, suspected RUF militants fired on Jordanian UNAMSIL
troops, killing one soldier and wounding three others, according to
press accounts. No one claimed responsibility.
31 July
India
A remote-controlled landmine exploded in Gulmarg, killing one
person, injuring five others, and destroying their vehicle,
according to press reports. No one claimed responsibility.
Nigeria
Press reported armed youth stormed two oil drilling rigs, taking
165 persons hostage. The hostages included 145 Nigerians, seven US
citizens, five Britons, eight Australian and Lebanese nationals.
All were employed by service contractors of Shell Oil Company. No
one claimed responsibility, but the gunmen were believed to be
ethnic Ijaw. On 4 August all hostages were released unharmed.
Sierra Leone
Press reported RUF militants ambushed a UNAMSIL patrol in Freetown,
killing one Nigerian soldier. No one else was injured.
August
2 August
India
In Rajwas, armed militants killed 30 persons and injured 47 others
when they threw a grenade and then opened fire on a community
kitchen, according to press reports. The Lashkar-e-Tayyiba claimed
responsibility.
4 August
Georgia
Ethnic Kists kidnapped two Red Cross workers and their driver in
Pankisi. No injuries were reported, and all hostages were released
on 13 August.
Namibia
Press reported suspected UNITA rebels shot and killed one Namibian
rebel inside her residence in Mwitjiku. No one claimed
responsibility.
8 August
Angola
Suspected UNITA rebels attacked a diamond mine in Lunda Norte
Province, killing eight South African security personnel, according
to press accounts. No one claimed responsibility.
9 August
Angola
Press reported suspected UNITA rebels shot and killed one South
African national and abducted seven Angolan workers during a raid
on a diamond mine in northeast Angola. No one claimed
responsibility.
10 August
India
A remote-controlled car bomb exploded in Srinagar, killing nine
persons, injuring 25 others, and damaging four cars, according to
press reports. Eight police officers were among those killed, and
five journalists were among the wounded. No one claimed
responsibility.
11 August
Colombia
Police authorities reported suspected ELN militants kidnapped a
group of 27 tourists in Antioquia. A US professor and a German
student were among the hostages. On 12 August the rebels released
all hostages unharmed.
In Tolima, according to press reports, the FARC kidnapped then
killed two persons--one Colombian and one Irish citizen.
12 August
India
A grenade exploded near a historic mosque in Srinagar, injuring
four persons--two Hungarians and two Indians--according to press
accounts. No one claimed responsibility.
Kyrgyzstan
In the Kara-Su Valley, according to press accounts, Islamic
Movement of Uzbekistan rebels took four US citizens and one
Kyrgyzstani soldier hostage. The rebels killed the soldier, but the
four US citizens escaped on 18 August.
14 August
India
Armed militants kidnapped three persons from their residences in
Kot Dhara and later killed them, according to press reports. No one
claimed responsibility.
India
Militants threw a grenade at a bus in Pulwama, injuring 14
passengers. No one claimed responsibility.
16 August
Greece
Militants in Athens set fire to a car belonging to an Italian
Embassy official, according to press accounts. No one was injured.
The Mavro Asteri (Black Star) called a local newspaper and claimed
responsibility.
September
6 September
Indonesia
A militia-led mob attacked a UNHCR aid office in Atambua, West
Timor, killing three aid workers--one US citizen, one Ethiopian,
and a Croatian--and destroying the compound.
7 September
Guinea
Suspected RUF rebels kidnapped three Catholic missionaries--one US
citizen and two Italian priests--in Pamlap, according to press
accounts. In early December, the two Italian priests escaped.
13 September
Colombia
According to press reports, ELN militants set up a fake roadblock
in Antioquia and kidnapped two Russian civil engineers. On 21
September the hostages were freed.
15 September
Colombia
According to police officials, a group of armed militants kidnapped
three Italians in Medellin. No one claimed responsibility.
17 September
Guinea
Unidentified rebels attacked and killed a Togolese United Nations
refugee agency employee in Macenta, according to press accounts.
The rebels also kidnapped an Ivorian secretary. No one claimed
responsibility.
30 September
India
Armed militants killed five persons in their private residence in
Jammu, according to press reports. No one claimed responsibility.
October
1 October
Tajikistan
Unidentified militants detonated two bombs in a Christian church in
Dushanbe, killing seven persons and injuring 70 others, according
to press reports. The church was founded by a Korean-born US
citizen, and most of those killed and wounded were Korean. No one
claimed responsibility.
2 October
Uganda
Press reported LRA rebels shot and killed an Italian priest as he
drove to church in Kitgum. No one else was injured.
12 October
Ecuador
In Napo, according to press reports, possible FARC members hijacked
an Ecuadorian-owned helicopter and took hostage 10 aviation company
employees and oilworkers--five US citizens, two French nationals,
one Argentine, one Chilean, and one Ecuadorian. On 16 October the
two French citizens escaped. (On 31 January, the US Embassy in
Quito confirmed the death of one US hostage.)
Yemen
In Aden, a small dingy carrying explosives rammed the US destroyer,
USS Cole, killing 17 sailors and injuring 39 others. Supporters of
Usama Bin Ladin are suspected.
13 October
Bosnia
In Sarajevo, four German NATO-led Stabilization Force (SFOR)
soldiers were injured when they attempted to arrest a Bosnian,
according to press accounts. The suspect detonated a handgrenade,
killing himself and wounding the soldiers and one civilian.
Indonesia
A powerful bomb exploded in Lombok, damaging the offices of the PT
Newmont Nusa Tenggara Mining Company, which is jointly owned by the
United States, Japan, and Indonesia, according to press reports. No
one claimed responsibility.
Yemen
A small bomb detonated on the compound of the British Embassy in
Sanaa, but there were no injuries.
14 October
South Africa
Demonstrators, possibly supported by PAGAD members, vandalized and
threw rocks at a McDonald's restaurant in Cape Town, according to
press reports. No one was injured, but significant damage was done
to the restaurant and customers' vehicles.
19 October
Sri Lanka
In Colombo, a suicide bomber detonated the explosives he was
wearing near the town hall, killing four persons and wounding 23
others, including two US citizens, according to press reports. The
Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) were probably responsible.
November
14 November
Yemen
In Sanaa, an armed group from the Gahm Tribe kidnapped a Swedish
employee of a local power station. On 30 November the hostage was
released.
19 November
Namibia
Armed militants in Mahane Village kidnapped seven men and their
cattle and moved them to Angola. Three men escaped. UNITA rebels
were probably responsible.
Jordan
In Amman, armed militants attempted to assassinate the Israeli Vice
Consul, according to press reports. The Movement for the Struggle
of the Jordanian Islamic Resistance Movement and Ahmad al-Daqamisah
Group both claimed responsibility.
24 November
India
In Akhala, armed militants kidnapped six persons from a bus stop
and killed five of them, according to press reports. The fate of
the sixth individual was unknown. The Lashkar-e-Tayyiba was
probably responsible.
27 November
Chile
In Santiago, a bomb planted in front of the Colombian Embassy
exploded, causing some property damage. No one was injured. No one
claimed responsibility.
December
1 December
India
A grenade thrown at a passing security vehicle missed its target
and exploded in a crowded street in Pattan, injuring 12 persons,
according to press reports. No one claimed responsibility.
India
Press reported armed militants barged into the private residence of
a village defense committee member in Udhampur, killing four
children and injuring two others. No one claimed responsibility.
India
Militants threw a grenade at a military vehicle in Srinagar,
missing their target but injuring three civilians. No one claimed
responsibility.
5 December
Burundi
Small-arms fire struck a Sabena airliner as it was landing in
Bujumbura, injuring two persons, a Belgian stewardess, and a
Tunisian passenger, according to press reports. The airliner was on
a routine flight from Brussels. No one claimed responsibility.
Jordan
In Amman, an unidentified assailant shot and wounded an Israeli
diplomat as he, his wife, and his bodyguard were leaving a grocery
store. The Movement for the Struggle of the Jordanian Islamic
Resistance claimed responsibility.
6 December
India
A bomb destroyed a vendor's cart, injuring four persons and
damaging roadside shops in Muzaffarabad, according to press
reporting. No one claimed responsibility.
7 December
India
Armed militants threw a grenade at a bus stop in Kupwara, injuring
24 persons, including one special police officer, according to
press reports. No one claimed responsibility.
India
A bomb exploded near a mosque in Shopian, injuring 31 persons,
including three police officers, according to press reports. No one
claimed responsibility.
India
A bomb exploded in Gohlan, killing a father and injuring his son,
according to press reports. No one claimed responsibility.
9 December
India
A bomb exploded in Neelum Valley, killing three persons, including
a young boy, according to press accounts. No one claimed
responsibility.
12 December
India
A grenade thrown at an outdoor marketplace in Chadoura injured 12
civilians and four police officers, according to press reports. The
Jaish-e-Mohammed was probably responsible.
India
In Qamarwari, a police vehicle activated a remote-controlled bomb,
killing five police officers and injuring five civilians. The
Jaish-e-Mohammed claimed responsibility.
13 December
Nambia
A landmine placed near a private residence in Shighuru exploded,
injuring the owner, according to press reports. UNITA was probably
responsible.
25 December
India
A car bomb exploded at the main gate of a military base in
Srinagar, killing nine persons--six military personnel and three
civilians--and injuring 23 civilians, according to press reports.
The Jaish-e-Mohammed and Jamiat-ul-Mujahedin claimed
responsibility.
25 December
Greece
A bomb placed at a Citibank ATM in Athens exploded, causing major
damage to the exterior ATM and to the bank interior, according to
press reports. The Anarchists Attack Team claimed responsibility
for the attack to show support for the dead prisoners in Turkey.
30 December
Philippines
A bomb exploded in a plaza across the street from the US Embassy in
Manila, injuring nine persons, according to press reports. The Moro
Islamic Liberation Front was possibly responsible.
31 December
Thailand
Armed militants attacked a grocery store in Suan Phung during New
Year celebrations, killing six persons, according to press reports.
The Burmese group, God's Army, was probably responsible.
Spain
A vehicle carrying explosives exploded in Seville, but no injuries
resulted. The vehicle had been stolen from Toulouse, France. No one
claimed responsibility.
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