Well - I don't know what to say about this one:
The group Revolutionary Struggle claimed responsibility for the three blasts earlier this month in a declaration that denounced the stringent security measures for the Aug. 13-29 games.
They are setting off bombs to protest the stringent security measures!
Entire article!
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2004/olympics/2004/05/20/bc.oly.athens.bombfound.ap/index.html
ATHENS, Greece (AP) -- Police destroyed a small time bomb found near a major complex for the Olympics.
The device, blown apart Wednesday in a controlled explosion, appeared similar to alarm clock-triggered bombs that damaged an Athens police station May 5, police said.
The bomb was found along one of the city's main roadways about a half-mile from the second-largest Olympic sports complex, a seaside venue set to stage baseball, basketball and field hockey events.
The group Revolutionary Struggle claimed responsibility for the three blasts earlier this month in a declaration that denounced the stringent security measures for the Aug. 13-29 games.
Authorities have been on high alert since the bombings -- which caused minor damage and no injuries -- but say local extremists pose no serious security threat for the Olympics.
About 70,000 police officers and soldiers will patrol Athens and Olympic venues during the games.
>>>Revolutionary Struggle
About Revolutionary Struggle:
Revolutionary People's Struggle (ELA)
Other Names
Epanastatikos Laikos Agonas
Revolutionary Popular Struggle
Popular Revolutionary Struggle
June 78
Organization of Revolutionary Internationalist Solidarity
Revolutionary Nuclei
Revolutionary Cells
Liberation Struggle
Description
Extreme leftist group that developed from opposition to the military junta that ruled Greece from 1967 to 1974. Formed in 1971, ELA is a self-described revolutionary, anticapitalist, and anti-imperialist group that has declared its opposition to "imperialist domination, exploitation, and oppression." Strongly anti-US and seeks the removal of US military forces from Greece.
Activities
Since 1974 has conducted bombings against Greek Government and economic targets as well as US military and business facilities. In 1986 stepped up attacks on Greek Government and commercial interests. Raid on a safehouse in 1990 revealed a weapons cache and direct contacts with other Greek terrorist groups, including 1 May and Revolutionary Solidarity. In 1991, ELA and 1 May claimed joint responsibility for more than 20 bombings. Greek police believe they have established links between ELA and Revolutionary Organization 17 November. Although ELA has not claimed an attack since January 1995, other groups have emerged with similar modus operandi. Of these, Revolutionary Nuclei (a.k.a. Revolutionary Cells) appears most likely to be the successor group to ELA.
Strength
Unknown.
Location/Area of Operation
Greece.
External Aid
Received weapons and other assistance from international terrorist Carlos during 1980s. Currently no known foreign sponsors.