Driven by the desire to rise up and revolt against the government, notable guerrilla groups throughout history have taken up arms and violence in order to get what they want. Some may have had noble goals at one point, but many just turned to terror for the people within their country and the surrounding area. A lot have resorted to horrifying acts of violent, including large-scale terrorist attacks, beheadings, summary executions, and more. Here are five of the most feared guerrilla groups.
5. Taliban
The Taliban, an Islamic fundamentalist group from Afghanistan, are known for enforcing their version of Sharia law when they are in power. The group has been condemned by governments across the world for their brutal treatment of women and the acts of terrorism they have committed.
4. Palestinian Islamic Jihad
4. Palestinian Islamic Jihad
A known faction of the Islamic Jihad Movement, the Palestinian Islamic Jihad has an ideology that clashes with almost everyone they come into contact with. Violence and attacks, including over 30 suicide bombings, are known to follow in their wake.
3. Al-Qaeda
3. Al-Qaeda
A global terrorist organization originally founded by Osama Bin Laden, they operate as a network and have a multi-national army. Their terrorist attacks against numerous nations include suicide bombings, and include September 11, the US embassy bombings in 1998, and the 2002 Bali bombings.
2. Communist Youth of Austria
2. Communist Youth of Austria
An independent youth organization founded in 1918, the Communist Youth fought against the Nazi regime originally, but now they fight against war, neofacism, social welfare cuts, and the Austrian entry into the European Union.
1. New People’s Army
1. New People’s Army
The New People’s Army, or NPA, is the armed version of the Community Party in the Philippines. Formed in the late 60s, this group has forcefully extracted their own taxes from business owners in the area. They often target government informers, military, police, and rural residents for violence.
