1999 Terrorism & Security Events — Verified Historical Highlights
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- 16 Feb Assassination attempt in Uzbekistan: On February 16, 1999, an assassination attempt was made against the President of Uzbekistan, Islam Karimov. The attack involved a series of bombings in Tashkent, resulting in several casualties and heightened security concerns in the region. source: reuters.com
- 01 Apr Pan Am Flight 103 suspects handed over: On April 1, 1999, two Libyan suspects in the bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 were handed over to the United States and the United Kingdom. This event marked a significant step in the long-standing investigation into the 1988 terrorist attack that killed 270 people. source: nytimes.com
- 17 Apr Brixton Market Nail Bombing: On April 17, 1999, a nail bomb exploded in Brixton Market, London, injuring several people. The bombing was part of a series of attacks targeting minority communities in the UK, attributed to the far-right group Combat 18. source: en.wikipedia.org
- 30 Apr Admiral Duncan Pub nail bombing in London: On April 30, 1999, a nail bomb exploded at the Admiral Duncan pub in Soho, London, killing three people and injuring over 70. This attack was part of a series of bombings targeting the LGBTQ+ community in the UK. The incident highlighted the ongoing issues of homophobia and violence against marginalized groups. source: bbc.com
- 01 May London Bombing Attacks Target Minorities: London was placed on high alert following the third bombing in three weeks, resulting in at least four deaths and over 100 wounded. These attacks specifically targeted ethnic minorities and the LGBTQ+ community, raising significant concerns about hate-motivated violence.
- 07 May NATO accidentally bombs Chinese embassy in Belgrade: On May 7, 1999, during the NATO bombing of Yugoslavia, a U.S. B-2 Spirit bomber dropped five bombs on the Chinese embassy in Belgrade, Yugoslavia, killing three Chinese nationals and injuring 27 others. NATO acknowledged the mistake, expressing deep regret and condolences, and stated that the embassy was not the intended target. The incident strained relations between NATO and China. source: nato.int
- 09 Sep Moscow apartment building bombing: On September 9, 1999, a bomb exploded in a Moscow apartment building, part of a series of attacks that targeted residential areas. This bombing resulted in significant casualties and was linked to the ongoing conflict with Chechen militants, escalating tensions in the region. source: bbc.com
- 12 Nov Ramzi Yousef convicted for 1993 World Trade Center bombing: On November 12, 1999, Ramzi Yousef was convicted for his role in the 1993 World Trade Center bombing. Yousef, a Pakistani national, was found guilty of masterminding the bombing that killed six people and injured over a thousand. The conviction was a significant moment in the U.S. government's efforts to hold perpetrators accountable for the attack. source: nytimes.com
- 14 Dec Terrorist plot foiled at US-Canada border: On December 14, 1999, authorities foiled a terrorist plot at the US-Canada border, which was part of a larger investigation into potential threats. This incident highlighted ongoing security concerns in North America. source: fbi.gov
- 16 Dec Indian Airlines Jet Hijacking Incident: Five hijackers seized an Indian Airlines flight on December 24, holding 155 passengers hostage for eight days. The incident concluded after India agreed to release three militants associated with the Kashmir liberation movement.
- 21 Dec ETA terrorist plot intercepted in Madrid: On December 21, 1999, Spanish authorities intercepted a terrorist plot by the Basque separatist group ETA in Madrid, preventing a potential attack. source: elibrary.imf.org
- 24 Dec Indian Airlines Flight 814 Hijacking: On December 24, 1999, Indian Airlines Flight 814 was hijacked by five armed men shortly after takeoff from Kathmandu, Nepal. The aircraft was diverted to several locations before the crisis ended with the release of hostages in exchange for the release of prisoners. source: bbc.com
- 31 Dec Indian Airlines Flight 814 Hijacking Ends: After a seven-day ordeal, the hijacking of Indian Airlines Flight 814 concluded with the release of 190 survivors at Kandahar Airport in Afghanistan. The incident involved five hijackers and two Islamic clerics, highlighting international terrorism challenges. source: Wikipedia (day-month pages)
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