Global terrorism: The 10 hardest hit countries
The Global Terrorism Index 2025 ranked Burkina Faso, Pakistan, Syria, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Somalia, Israel, Afghanistan, and Cameroon as the world's most terrorism-affected countries. Burkina Faso remained the worst-hit, while Niger saw the largest rise in fatalities. Terrorist groups like Boko Haram, ISIS, and Al-Shabaab continued to escalate violence, targeting civilians and security forces. Despite counterterrorism efforts, the Sahel region, Middle East, and South Asia faced severe insurgencies. Israel, however, saw a 98% decline in attacks after the Hamas-led October 7, 2023 attack. The report highlights growing global security challenges and the evolving nature of terrorism.
The Global Terrorism Index 2025 ranked Burkina Faso, Pakistan, Syria, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Somalia, Israel, Afghanistan, and Cameroon as the world's most terrorism-affected countries. Burkina Faso remained the worst-hit, while Niger saw the largest rise in fatalities. Terrorist groups like Boko Haram, ISIS, and Al-Shabaab continued to escalate violence, targeting civilians and security forces. Despite counterterrorism efforts, the Sahel region, Middle East, and South Asia faced severe insurgencies. Israel, however, saw a 98% decline in attacks after the Hamas-led October 7, 2023 attack. The report highlights growing global security challenges and the evolving nature of terrorism. What's Your Reaction?
