Worlds designated Terror Outfits

World's terror organizations, regions of operation, and approximate periods of activity:

Al-Qaeda

• Region: Middle East, South Asia, North Africa
• Countries: Afghanistan, Pakistan, Yemen, Somalia, Mali, etc.
• Since: 1988

ISIS/ISIL (Islamic State of Iraq and Syria/Levant)

• Region: Middle East
• Countries: Iraq, Syria, spread to Libya, Afghanistan, etc.
• Since: 2013 (emerged from Al-Qaeda in Iraq)

Boko Haram

• Region: West Africa
• Countries: Nigeria, Chad, Niger, Cameroon
• Since: 2002

Taliban

• Region: South Asia
• Country: Afghanistan, influence in Pakistan
• Since: 1994 (first period in power from 1996 to 2001; resurgence after 2001)

Al-Shabaab

• Region: East Africa
• Country: Somalia, with attacks in Kenya and other neighboring countries
• Since: 2006

Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT)

• Region: South Asia
• Country: Primarily Pakistan, with operations in India
• Since: Late 1980s

Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM)

• Region: South Asia
• Country: Primarily Pakistan, targeting India
• Since: 2000

Hezbollah (backed by Iran)

• Region: Middle East
• Country: Lebanon, with involvement in Syria and attacks against Israel
• Since: 1985

Hamas

• Region: Middle East
• Country: Palestine (Gaza Strip), attacks on Israel
• Since: 1987

Jemaah Islamiyah (JI)

• Region: Southeast Asia
• Countries: Indonesia, Philippines, Malaysia
• Since: 1993

Ansar al-Sharia

• Region: North Africa
• Country: Libya, Tunisia
• Since: 2011

Hizbul Mujahideen

• Region: South Asia
• Country: India
• Since: 1989

Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan (IMU)

• Region: Central Asia
• Country: Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Afghanistan
• Since: 1991

Ansar al-Islam

• Region: Middle East
• Country: Iraq, Syria
• Since: 2001