Notion
lasting for or existing over a long period of time
long-lasting
ransom
a demand for money in return for a person's release
The consequences of the 9/11 attack included enormous damage, claiming the lives of almost 3,000 people and injuring thousands more.
aftermath
поджог
arson
Name at least 3 terrorist organizations
Ku-Klux Klan, ANC, Boko Haram, ETA, Aum Supreme Truth, HAMAS, Hezbollah, Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam, Muslim Brotherhood, Red Brigades, Taliban
to remember and show respect for (someone or something)
to commemorate
hijacking
the act of illegally seizing control of an aircraft or other vehicle in transit
A partisan typically operates in isolated regions to confront government forces using surprise assaults.
guerrilla
рассудок
sanity
What are the 3 motives of terrorists?
political, religious, ideological
a person who plans and directs a complex or difficult project or scheme (often a crime)
a mastermind
to harbour
to keep (a criminal or wanted person) in hiding; to give shelter to
The news reported a tragic massacre where many innocent civilians lost their lives in a terrorist attack.
carnage
жестокое / варварское нападение
a barbaric assault / attack
Name at least 3 examples of terrorist acts
9/11 Attack (2001)
Manchester Arena Bombing (22 May 2017)
Beslan School Shooting (1-3 September 2004)
not showing careful choice or planning, especially so that harm results; chaotic; promiscuous
indiscriminate
a crackdown (on)
a serious attempt to punish people for doing something illegal, a repression
The agents operated secretly for months to gather intelligence on the cell's activities.
covertly
отзывать войска
to withdraw troops
What measures of countering terrorism do you know? Name at least 3.
deny safe haven
border and travel control
financing prevention
toughening anti-terrorist legislation
eye recognition technology
a person, group, or force that opposes or attacks; opponent; enemy
an adversary
law enforcement
the system and agencies responsible for keeping the peace and controlling crime (e.g., police)
Authorities work hard to restrain terrorist activities before they can cause harm.
to suppress, to curb
осуждать убийство политического деятеля
to condemn assassination
Explain the difference between terrorists and freedom fighters
1. Terrorists target civilians, while freedom fighters target the machinery of the state.
2.Terrorists motsly spread violence and fear, while freedom fighters aim to achieve political / social / military goals.