Problem
Urban terrorism
Other Names:
Urban guerrillas Nature:
Urban terrorism is the targeted use of terrorism in urban populations in order to cause the most harm, injury, death, or property damage. Since urban areas have significantly higher population densities than rural areas, targeting those areas can maximize the effect of the terrorist attack.
Incidence:
A 1992 UK report estimated £800 million in property damage after terrorist bomb blasts at two London sites in April 1991.
Broader Problems:
TerrorismUrban crimeGuerrilla warfare Narrower Problems:
Terrorist bombingPsychotic violenceMass shootings Related Problems:
False bomb warnings Strategies:
Using urban terrorism Values:
Terror Subject(s):
Amenities → UrbanDefence → Espionage, subversion
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Problem Type:
D: Detailed problems Date of last update
04.10.2019 – 12:41 CEST