Prominent Designated Terrorist Groups

11Aug,2024 Credit: Wikipedia

Al-Qaeda

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ISIS (Islamic State of Iraq and Syria)

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Hezbollah

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Hamas

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Boko Haram

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Al-Shabaab

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Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC)

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Shining Path

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Taliban

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