The use of military power by the government of Syria in 2012 against political opponents is an example of

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Repressive state terrorism refers to when a government uses violence and intimidation against its own citizens in order to maintain political control. The use of military power by the Syrian government against political opponents falls under this category as it involves the use of force against civilians who are protesting or expressing dissenting opinions. State-sponsored terrorism usually involves support for non-state groups that carry out terrorist attacks, which is not the case here. Offensive internal terrorism and direct terrorism are not recognized categories of terrorism.

The Use of Military Power by the Government of Syria