Popular Fighters Group
| Popular Fighters Group | |
|---|---|
| Dates of operation | 2013 – present |
| Motives | Anti-imperialism |
| Active regions | Greece |
| Ideology | Anti-capitalism Anti-German sentiment |
| Status | Active |
The Popular Fighters Group, also referred to as Group of Popular Rebels (Greek: Ομάδα Λαϊκών Αγωνιστών), is a Greek left-wing terrorist group that is anti-imperialist, anti-capitalist. Formed as a response to the Greek Government-debt crisis the group has carried out attacks primarily targeting the Government of Greece and German organizations in Greece.[1]
Attacks
2013
- January 14, 2013 - Gunmen attacked the headquarters of the governing New Democracy party in Athens. No one was injured.[1]
- December 30, 2013 - Gunmen fired on the residence of the German ambassador, Wolfgang Dold. No one was injured.[1]
2014
- January 12, 2014 - The group claimed to have fired rocket at the Greek headquarters of Mercedes-Benz in Athens. Greek investigators had not noted such an attack; however, they later discovered evidence that a rocket had indeed been fired but missed its target, instead landing in a nearby field.[1][2]
- April 10, 2014 - The group is believed to be responsible for a car bombing outside of the headquarters of the Bank of Greece in Athens. No one was hurt in the attack.[3][4]
2017
In December 2017, the group claimed responsibility for a bombing against the Court of Appeals in Athens. The group press release stated that "Justice is like a snake. It will only bite those barefoot" as justification for the attack.[5]
References
- ^ a b c d Associated Press (February 11, 2014). "Greek group claims responsibility for shooting attack against German ambassador's house". The Calgary Herald. Retrieved 11 February 2014.
- ^ "Failed rocket attack targeted Mercedes Benz offices in Greece". TheGuardian.com. 12 February 2014.
- ^ Alloush, Abed (10 April 2014). "Athens Blasted by 75kg Car-Bomb Outside Bank of Greece HQ". Greek Reporter. GreekReporter.com. Retrieved 19 April 2014.
- ^ Mamakouka, Iro-Anna (11 April 2014). "Greek Counterterrorism Analysts Fear for New Attacks". Greek Reporter. GreekReporter.com. Retrieved 19 April 2014.
- ^ "Popular Fighters Group claims responsibility for Athens court blast". Deutsche Welle.