Terrorism Performance Task

Collected information WK2 Syria linked group blamed for Turkey blasts Where: Turkey, Europe. When: May 12, Who was affected: 43 killed and wounding 140 others was effected by the blasts, raised fears that Turkey could increasingly be drawn into Syria's brutal civil war. Source: NZ Herald Motivation: Syria’s civil war because they are trying to draw Turkey into the civil war. WK4 Bombs tear through Iraqi capital, killing over 60 Where: Baghdad, Iraq When: Tuesday May 28 Who was affected: At least 66 people have been killed, the bombs were placed in markets and other areas that has a lot of people around. Motivation: Because the religious tensions are aggravated by anti-government protests and the war in neighbouring Syria grinds on has made the security fall.

WK5 Pakistan polio vaccination suspended after killing Where: Pakistan When: Wednesday May, 29 Who was affected: A female polio worker was shot dead and another wounded. Source: NZ Herald Motivation: was a blow to the UN-backed campaign aimed at eliminating the crippling disease from this violence-torn country. WK6 Taliban's bold attack on Kabul airport Where: Kabul, Afghanistan When: Tuesday June, 11 Who was affected: The seven attackers were killed, the attackers fired rocket-propelled grenades and machine guns in the Kabul airport. Source: NZ Herald Motivation: To show the Afghan forces that they can't protect the Afghan people. Instead of military gains.

WK7 Series of attacks kill 51 people across Iraq Where: Iraq When: Monday Jun, 17 Who was affected: Bombs are let off one after another killing 51 people and wounding dozens. Source: NZ Herald Motivation: There are now fears of a return to widespread killing a decade after a US-led invasion WK8 Series of bomb attacks in Iraq kill at least 42 Where: Iraq, Baghdad When: Tuesday June 25 Who was affected: Bomb were let off in the markets in Baghdad 42 were killed and wounded dozens of other people. Source: NZ Herald Motivation: It is al-Qaeda that are behind the attacks. Interior Ministry spokesman says that al-Qaeda is not attacking security forces instead they are attacking civilians this is because al-Qaeda is trying to send a message say that al-Qaeda is still active and can strike anywhere in Iraq.