From the Web Site:
The Worldwide Incidents Tracking System is the National Counterterrorism Center’s database of terrorist incidents.
According to NCTC definition, terrorism occurs when groups or individuals acting on political motivation deliberately or recklessly attack civilians/non-combatants or their property and the attack does not fall into another special category of political violence, such as crime, rioting, or tribal violence.
See Also: Learn How the Database is Compiled
Source: National Counterterrorism Center
See Also: Global Terrorism Database
Hat Tip: Earth Intelligence Network
