DUDLEY KNOX LIBRARY
Naval Postgraduate School
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DUDLEY KNOX LIBRARY |
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Description
Radical leftist group established in 1975 and
named for the student uprising in Greece in November 1973 that protested
the military regime. Anti-Greek establishment, anti-US, anti-Turkey,
anti-NATO, and committed to the ouster of US bases, removal of Turkish
military presence from Cyprus, and severing of Greece's ties to NATO and
the European Union (EU). Possibly affiliated with other Greek terrorist
groups.
Activities
Initial attacks were assassinations of senior US
officials and Greek public figures. Added bombings in 1980s. Since 1990
has expanded targets to include EU facilities and foreign firms
investing in Greece and has added improvised rocket attacks to its
methods.
Strength
Unknown, but presumed to be small.
Location/Area of Operation
Athens, Greece.
External Aid
Unknown.
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