N17 aka Revolutionary Organization 17 November
Revolutionary Organization 17 November (17 November) a.k.a. Epanastatiki Organosi 17 Noemvri
From US State Dept: “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.”
