2019 us records sixth deadliest year for violence by extremists since 1970

According to a report by the Global Terrorism Database (GTD) at the University of Maryland, 2019 was the sixth deadliest year for violence by extremists since 1970. The report found that there were 18,814 deaths attributed to extremist violence in 2019, which is a significant increase from the previous year.

The GTD defines extremist violence as attacks carried out by groups or individuals who seek to promote their political, ideological, or religious beliefs through violence. The database includes attacks carried out by a wide range of groups, including terrorist organizations, rebel groups, and other types of extremist groups.

The report found that the majority of deaths attributed to extremist violence in 2019 were caused by attacks carried out by Islamic extremist groups, such as the Islamic State (ISIS) and al-Qaeda. These groups were responsible for 12,342 deaths, which is approximately 66% of the total number of deaths attributed to extremist violence.

The report also found that the number of deaths attributed to extremist violence has been increasing over the past few years, with 2019 being the deadliest year since 2014. This increase is attributed to a number of factors, including the rise of ISIS and other Islamic extremist groups, as well as the ongoing conflicts in Syria and Iraq.

The report also highlights the fact that extremist violence is not limited to any one region or country, and that attacks have been carried out in many parts of the world, including Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Americas.

Overall, the report provides a comprehensive overview of the extent and nature of extremist violence in 2019, and highlights the need for continued efforts to combat and prevent such violence.