Balkans: June 14, 2001

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A Greek member of the Chryssi Avghi (Golden Dawn) far right wing group was arrested for attacking a Turkish truck with a grenade. The attack occurred June 3. The truck driver was not injured but the truck was damaged. Greek authorities describe the attack as an act of terrorism. Chryssi Avghi is often identified as a neo-Nazi organization, with good reason. The Greek press reports that Chryssi Avghi has been involved in anti-Semitic violence and vandalism in both Athens and Salonika.

 

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