Agendas Quote by Feisal Abdul Rauf
“Any organization or any individual that targets civilians and kills them for political agenda is a terrorist organization.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public remarks, 2005
Targeting civilians for political aims defines terrorism.
In simple terms: Killing civilians for politics is terrorism.
Recognize and condemn such actions.
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When to use this quote
- conflict zones
- policy debates
- humanitarian law
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we differentiate insurgency from terrorism?
- What legal frameworks address this?
The definition may be contested by different legal systems.