List of terrorist incidents in 1976
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This is a timeline of incidents in 1976 that have been labeled as "terrorism" and are not believed to have been carried out by a government or its forces (see state terrorism and state-sponsored terrorism).
Northern Ireland, Kingsmill, County Armagh, Northern Ireland, January 5: Kingsmill massacre: Ten Protestant textile factory workers were massacred when 11 gunmen ambushed their minibus, which was traveling along the Whitecross to Bessbrook road in rural County Armagh. The "South Armagh Republican Action Force" claimed responsibility. One worker was spared because he was Catholic, and one other worker survived despite being shot 18 times. In June 2011, the Historical Enquiries Team (HET) determined that the Irish Republican Army was responsible for the attack.[1][2]
Jordan, November 17: Abu Nidal Organization fighters stormed the Intercontinental Hotel in Amman, Jordan and seized several hostages. Jordanian security responded by storming the hotel. In the ensuing fighting 3 terrorists, 2 Jordanian soldiers, and 2 civilians were killed.[3][4]
See also
References
- ^ Kingsmills massacre: Alan Black says state agents involved, BBC News (February 17, 2014).
- ^ IRA Kingsmills massacre: full inquest ordered into 1976 killings, Guardian (September 17, 2015).
- ^ Mannes, Aaron (2003). Profiles in Terror: The Guide to Middle East Terrorist Organizations. Rowman & Littlefield. p. 105.
- ^ Jewish Virtual Library List of Terrorist Attacks Attributed to Abu Nidal