Sect of Revolutionaries
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| Sect of Revolutionaries (Σέχτα Επαναστατών) | |
|---|---|
| Dates of operation | 2009– |
| Active region(s) | Greece |
| Status | active |
The Sect of Revolutionaries (Greek: Σέχτα των Επαναστατών, Sechta ton Epanastaton) is a Greek paramilitary group. They first became known in February 2009 with a threat to kill Greek police officers at the Police-station in Korydallos.[1] There was also a shooting on February 17, 2009 at the headquarters of Alter TV linked to the Sect of Revolutionaries, which caused no injuries.[2][3]
The Greek police categorize the group as very dangerous in conjunction with "all threatenings follows doings"[citation needed]
In June 2009, they assassinated an anti-terrorist police officer, following the 2008 riots. After the attack, the group released a statement in which they warned, "Journalists, this time we came to your door, but next time you will find us in your homes."[4] The group has also been implicated in the July 2010 assassination of investigative journalist Sokratis Giolias.[5]
[edit] References
- ^ "New Greek group threatens police". BBC. 5 February 2009. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/7872214.stm. Retrieved 20 July 2010.
- ^ Tzafalias, Menelaos; Bland, Archie (19 July 2010). "Greek journalist investigating corruption shot dead at his home". The Independent (London: AP). http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/greek-journalist-investigating-corruption-shot-dead-at-his-home-2030365.html. Retrieved 20 July 2010.
- ^ Yahoo (AP). 19 July 2010. http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100719/ap_on_bi_ge/eu_greece_journalist_killed. Retrieved 20 July 2010.[dead link]
- ^ "Journalist Sokratis Giolias gunned down in Greece". BBC News (BBC). 19 July 2010. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-10684185. Retrieved 19 July 2010.
- ^ Helena Smith (19 July 2010). "Gunmen murder Greek investigative journalist Socratis Giolas". London: The Guardian. http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2010/jul/19/gunmen-murder-greek-investigative-journalist. Retrieved 20 July 2010.
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