TERRORISM— A CHALLENGE

Terrorism is one of the most serious threats and challenges that the world faces today. It is a war against democracy and a crime against humanity. It has crossed national boundaries and has international ramifications. Terrorism, in a way, is a new challenge to humanity in the 21st century.

Terrorism is violence used by a few unlawful, ruthless, heartless, and senseless criminals against fellow human beings. Terrorists have total disregard for human lives including their own. They commit crimes and cause bloodshed without any sense of guilt. To them, their cause is everything, and others are either for it or against it.

Violence is an essential part of terrorism. Terrorism is a systematic use of violence or the threat of violence to achieve specific goals. It attempts to use violence to cause widespread panic, fear, or terror to achieve its ultimate aim.

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