Terrorism
(saddam hussain, karachi)
Terrorism is the systematic use
of terror, especially as a means of coercion. In the international community,
however, terrorism has no universally agreed, legally binding, criminal law
definition. Common definitions of terrorism refer only to those violent acts
which are intended to create fear (terror), are perpetrated for a religious,
political or, ideological goal; and deliberately target or disregard the safety
of non-combatants (civilians). Some definitions now include acts of unlawful
violence and war. The use of similar tactics by criminal organizations for
protection rackets or to enforce a code of silence is usually not labeled
terrorism though these same actions may be labeled terrorism when done by a
politically motivated group.