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Terrorism in Modern History

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On November 13, 2015, a series of coordinated terrorist attacks were carried out across Paris and its suburbs, resulting in 130 deaths and more than 350 injuries.

The deadliest of these occurred at the Bataclan theatre, where armed attackers stormed a rock concert, took hostages, and opened fire on the crowd. Simultaneously, gunmen and suicide bombers targeted cafés, restaurants, and the vicinity of the Stade de France, where an international football match was taking place.

The attacks were carried out by members of the Islamic State (ISIS) and were the deadliest terror attacks in France since World War II.

📌 Why This Matters

The Paris attacks of 2015 shocked the world and triggered a wave of counter-terrorism reforms, border control changes, and renewed debate around immigration, radicalization, surveillance, and civil liberties in Europe and beyond.

They also marked a significant evolution in terrorism: coordinated, low-tech, soft-target attacks, designed for maximum civilian casualties and psychological impact.

Understanding terrorism is critical, not just in terms of violent extremism, but also the political, social, and technological tools used to combat it. It is a global challenge that intersects with human rights, ideology, digital communication, and law enforcement.

🎯 How Much do you Know about Terrorism?

What made the Bataclan attack especially haunting was that it took place during a live music concert, a symbol of youth, freedom, and joy. Survivors later described the chaos, bravery, and humanity that emerged in the face of evil.

In the days that followed, the world responded with mass vigils, solidarity movements, and the viral hashtag #PrayForParis. The Eiffel Tower went dark, then lit up in blue, white, and red.

The attacks also spurred increased international coordination against ISIS, and they raised questions about how social media platforms were being used to plan and promote terror.

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