Al-Qaida. Al-Qaeda terrorists probably are heard about by everything. This organization was founded in 1988 to create the “Great Islamic Caliphate”, as well as to overthrow the Soviet regime in countries that profess Islam. For example, Al Qaeda actively fought for power in Afghanistan, and after the Soviet authorities left there, the terrorists directed their power against Europeans and Americans. The founder of Al-Qaeda was Osama bin Laden. Under his leadership, the organization has taken its roots around the world, and still terrifies half the world’s population.
