state-sponsored terrorism

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Noun1.state-sponsored terrorism - terrorism practiced by a government against its own people or in support of international terrorism
act of terrorism, terrorism, terrorist act - the calculated use of violence (or the threat of violence) against civilians in order to attain goals that are political or religious or ideological in nature; this is done through intimidation or coercion or instilling fear
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'Indian state terrorism to deteriorate situation in occupied Kashmir'
A national alliance of Moro and indigenous peoples that participated in the anti-American rally in front of the US Embassy called the violent dispersal of protesters as a form of 'state terrorism' and a 'blatant act of discrimination.'
He asserted that peace couldn't be achieved unless the siege imposed on Gaza Strip lifted."We firmly stressed that we stand against all forms of terrorism including state terrorism. We will not keep silent over killing nine Turks through the Israeli state terrorism in the international waters," Erdogan added.He went on to say" Turkey exerts all possible efforts to achieve stability, welfare and peace in the region."Erdogan added that Turkey will continue the diplomatic efforts in coordination with Brazil regarding the Iranian nuclear file, describing the imposition of sanctions on Iran as wrong."We don't only share the same geography, breath the same air and live in the same region, but we also have a common history, feelings and culture," Erdogan said.Ruaa al-Jazaeri /MO
Nizar bin Obeid Madani, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, today considered the act done by Israel against the Palestinian flotilla which was heading for Gaza Strip to break the impasse imposed by the Israeli authorities as sea piracy and state terrorism....
The bill, which is signed by senators Khurshid Ahmad, Mohammad Ibrahim Khan and Aafiya Zia, seeks curtailment of powers of the intelligence agencies, saying the forced disappearance of people has acquired a form of 'state terrorism'.
"We believe that when President Arafat speaks about terrorism that he speaks about state terrorism", he said.
Israel has in fact used torture on an administrative basis for decades, without serious criticism from the West let alone penalties for this serious form of state terrorism. Its use has been normalized, aided by suppression or very low key treatment of evidence.
list of state terrorism unless Pyongyang takes steps to address U.S.
Addressing the participants, speakers strongly condemned the Indian state terrorism in the occupied Jammu and Kashmir.
LAHORE -- Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar has condemned state terrorism by the Indian Army in occupied Kashmir and expressed sorrow and grief over martyrdom of innocent Kashmiris.
He said on the National Day, we should not forget Kashmiri people who have long been victims of Indian state terrorism and forced to lead a life of misery.
Earlier on November 28, 2018, State terrorism continued by Indian troops in Indian occupied Kashmir, as two Kashmiris were martyred by firing of Indian troops in Badgam district.
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