10 Most Terrorism-Prone Countries, India Ranks 6th

By siliconindia | Wednesday, 26 November 2014, 12:19 Hrs

5. Syria

Score: 8.12 / 10
Number of Deaths: 1,000

Syria is another country that is surviving the effects of terrorism. Syria Critical efforts are being made to minimize the impact of the crisis on children including in the life-saving areas of health, nutrition, immunization, water and sanitation, as well as in their future through education and child protection.

In areas affected by the civil war, it is difficult to even walk in the streets, as both the sides have snipers hiding and looking for people in each other’s camps. The situation is so bad that U.S. had to close down its embassy in the country and call the staff back.

4. Nigeria

Score: 8.58 / 10
Number of Deaths: 1,587

Nigeria inhibits one of the most deadly terrorist groups in the world, with an average close to eight deaths per terrorist attack. One of the major terror attacks in Nigeria was in 2010 during the Independence Day celebrations when the nation’s capital, Abuja was attacked. The senior leader of the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta, Henry Okah was convicted by the South African court for bombing the capital that killed 12 people in January 2013.

In addition, the suspects of the 2011 bombing and robbery of the Union Bank of Nigeria Plc were charged on thirteen count charges with various offences under the Terrorism Prevention Act, Law of the Federation of Nigeria. The cause for terrorism in many countries is a fight for liberation and freedom, but in the third world countries, poverty has also given rise to this social evil.