Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine-Special Command (PFLP-SC)
From: Patterns of Global Terrorism. United States Department of State Publication 10321
Description
Marxist-Leninist group formed by Abu Salim in 1979 after breaking away from
the now defunct PFLP-Special Operations Group.
Activities
Has claimed responsibility for several notorious international terrorist
attacks in Western Europe, including the bombing of a restaurant frequented
by US servicemen in Torrejon, Spain, in April 1985. Eighteen Spanish
civilians were killed in the attack.
Strength
50.
Location/Area of Operation
Operates out of southern Lebanon, in various areas of the Middle East, and
in Western Europe.
External Aid
Probably receives financial and military support from Syria, Libya, and
Iraq.
Created: 04/02/95
Last Updated: 03/16/99
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