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Explosive violence by the Islamic State

The jihadist group Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) burst on to the international scene in 2014 when it seized large swathes of territory in both countries. It has become notorious for its brutality, including suicide bombings, mass killings, and beheadings. The group has attracted support in some parts of the Muslim world – and a US-led coalition has vowed to destroy it.

14 Aug
Suicide bomber kills 15 in Pakistan

On Saturday, August 12th 2017, a suicide bomber on a motorcycle attacked a military truck near a busy bus station in Quetta, in Baluchistan Province, Pakistan - killing 15 and wounding 25.
25 Nov
ISIS suicide bomber causes devastation to Shia pilgrims in Iraq

On Thursday, November 24th 2016, a suicide truck bomb targeted Shia pilgrims at a petrol station near Hilla, south of Baghdad. At least 97 were killed in the attack that was claimed by ISIS.
23 Nov
ISIS suicide attack on Shia mosque in Kabul kills and injures over 100

The suicide attack on Monday, November 21st 2016, in Kabul, Afghanistan, targeted a crowded Shia mosque, killing over 30 people.
14 Nov
Suicide bomber targets worshippers in Pakistan

On November 12th 2016, a suicide bomber attacked a gathering of worshippers at the Sufi shrine Shah Noorani, in Balochistan province, Pakistan. The attack killed at least 52 and injured over 100.
9 Nov
Islamic State use ambulances to carry out suicide bomb attacks in Iraq

On Sunday, November 9th 2016, IS carried out suicide attacks in Tikrit and Samarra killing at least 25 and wounding over 100.
17 Oct
Suicide bomber in Baghdad targets mourners

On Saturday, October 17th 2016, a suicide bomber targeted a funeral gathering in northern Baghdad, Iraq. The attack killed at least 35 and wounded 63.
4 Oct
Suicide bomber targets Kurdish wedding in Syria

At least 30 were killed in the attack on the wedding party in Hasakah, Syria, on Monday, October 3rd 2016, when a bomb was detonated.
28 Sep
Over 60 killed and wounded by suicide bombings across Baghdad

At least 15 people were killed and 55 were wounded yesterday, September 27th 2016, in two suicide attacks in Baghdad, Iraq.
6 Sep
At least 48 killed in ISIS bombings across Syria

At least 48 people are believed to have died in a series of bombings across war-torn Syria, claimed by ISIS.
30 Aug
Deadliest terror attack in Aden in over a year: ISIS suicide car bomb kills more than 70 at an army recruiting centre

Yesterday, August 29th 2016, an ISIS militant drove a vehicle filled with explosives into a group of recruits at an army training centre in Aden, Yemen, and detonated the explosives, killing 71.
28 Jul
ISIS truck bombing leaves over 200 dead and injured in Syria

Wednesday, July 27th 2016, saw ISIS attack the Syrian border town of Qamishli. 48 were killed and more than 170 wounded in the bloodiest attack seen in Qamishli since ISIS’s campaign began.
25 Jul
One of deadliest IED attacks recorded in Afghanistan – 311 killed or injured by suicide bomber

A suicide bomber detonated his belt targeting a peaceful demonstration in Kabul on Saturday, July 23rd, killing 80 and injured a further 231.
4 Jul
Deadliest attack in Iraq since 2007- almost 500 killed and injured by ISIS bombing

Yesterday, July 3rd 2016, at least 390 were killed or injured by a suicide attack in Baghdad, Iraq.
31 May
A series of bombings across Baghdad kills 23

On Monday, May 30th 2016, a series of bombings were carried out across the Iraqi capital, Baghdad. In total, the attacks are thought to have killed at least 23, with a further 50 injured.
24 May
Suicide bombers kill at least 45 in Yemen

The attacks that took place Monday morning, May 23rd 2016, are said to have killed at least 45 and injured 60 in Aden, south Yemen.