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In a recent Terrorism Review issue' we indicated that for the purpose of entering
terrorist incident information in our computerized data file we use the following
definitions of terrorism and international terrorism:
? Terrorism is premeditated, politically motivated violence perpetrated against
noncombatant targets by subnational groups or clandestine state agents.
? International terrorism is terrorism involving citizens or territory of more
than one country.
Of course, there is more to terrorism than that. There is the whole range of what
we have, perhaps somewhat incongruously, called nonviolent terrorism-things
like extortion, harassment, threats, and intimidation.' There is overt state
terrorism, committed by governments against their own people. There is criminal
terrorism, perpetrated by gangsters both to make money and to intimidate
governments and societies into letting them have their own way. In Italy the Mafia
and the Camorra engage in terrorism just like the Red Brigades and Prima Linea.
In Colombia the cocaine barons use terrorism just like the leftist guerrillas.
A Broader Definition
In view of this broad range of terrorist activity, a US State Department official
concerned with counterterrorism policy has suggested modifying our definitions as
follows:
? Terrorism is the calculated, politically motivated use or threat of violence to
coerce, intimidate, or cause individuals, groups, or governments to alter their
behavior. It is directed against civilian or noncombatant targets by individual
groups or agents of states.
? It is international terrorism when the victims, the perpetrators, or the locus
of a terrorist incident involve more than one country.
Aside from incidental differences in wording (calculated rather than premeditated)
and a general increase in precision, there are two major differences between these
definitions and the former ones: first, these count threats-or even threatening
behavior-as terrorism; second, these eliminate our proviso that state involvement
be clandestine. In conversations with the author, furthermore, we have learned
that he construes "politically motivated" much more widely than we do. Unlike us,
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for example, he counts skyjackings by would-be defectors as a kind of terrorism. In
sum, the effect of using his definitions would be to greatly increase the number and
types of events around the world that would be described as terrorism.
An "Official" Definition
Nearly six years ago "international terrorism" was defined in legal terms in
connection with the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978. The following
definition is now part of the US Code:
(1) involve violent acts or acts dangerous.to human life that are a violation of
the criminal laws of the United States or of any State, or that would be a
criminal violation if committed within the jurisdiction of the United States
or any State;
(2) appear to be intended-
(A) to intimidate or coerce a civilian population;
(B) to influence the policy of a government by intimidation or coercion;
to affect the conduct of a government by assassination or kidnapping; and
(3) occur totally outside the United States, or transcend national boundaries in
terms of the means by which they are accomplished, the persons they
appear intended to coerce or intimidate, or the locale in which their
perpetrators operate or seek asylum.
In one way, this is the narrowest of the three definitions: by dwelling on
government-as-target, it tends to exclude government-as-terrorist. Otherwise,
however, it is extremely broad. Under this definition, for example, it does not
appear necessary that an act be politically motivated in order for it to be deemed
terrorism. This definition also fails to distinguish between "foreign" and
"international." Apparently, any terrorist event that occurs outside US boundaries
is an international terrorist event under this definition.
No Consensus
Other US Government agencies use still other definitions. In the academic world,
most writers have come up with their own definitions. In fact, simply defining the
problem takes up a lot of space in the academic literature on terrorism. The
international community is even more divided, with ethnic, cultural, religious, and
historical factors as well as foreign policy considerations coloring the way many
governments view the problem.
Those of us who work on terrorist issues sometimes forget how ambiguous the term
terrorism is, forget that among the members of our community there is no
consensus about what it means. Many ostensible disagreements about the level of
terrorist activity, the danger of the terrorist threat, or the appropriate ways to
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combat terrorism are not really about these things at all. Instead they reflect this
more fundamental disagreement. Consequently, it is important for participants in
any discussion (or other exchange of information) about terrorism to make some
effort to learn each other's definitions.
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Lebanon: Hizballah Threat To Kidnap Americans. I Lebanese 25X1
Ministry of Defense warned the US Embassy in Beirut on 25 May that the pro-
Iranian Hizballah had prepared as many as 100 agents to kidnap Americans
working at the US Embassy or the American University in Beirut in the near fu-
ture. Some agents reportedly would have explosives attached to their bodies so that
both they and their victims would be killed if gunfire struck them. Radical Shias of
the Hizballah are already believed to be holding three Americans and a Saudi
kidnaped earlier this year in Beirut. Increased security was placed around the US
Embassy and the university following receipt of this warning. Press reports
indicate that the estimated 20 American faculty members remaining in Beirut are
terrified because two American employees of the university have been abducted
and one assassinated in the last two years. The stated objective of the Hizballah is
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El Salvador: Menace From the Right. The threat to US officials from the extreme
right is growing, fueled by allegations that the US Government channeled funds to
the more moderate political parties during the recent preelection period. Inflam-
matory anti-US statements made by rightist spokesmen and credible allegations of
a rightist plot to assassinate the US Ambassador and other official Americans
have been reported.
special weapons or outside talent.
We regard the threat from the extreme right as much more serious than that from
the left. The right has well-trained assassins with experience gained from death
squad activities. It also has financial resources sufficient to import any needed
Key Indicators Libya: Ability To Neutralize Western Counterterrorist Techniques. A British
police report on the April siege of Libya's Embassy in London indicates that the
Libyans involved displayed a high order of discipline and an awareness of Western
counterterrorist techniques which have become standard in such situations. The
Libyans showed extreme concern about technical surveillance devices in general,
and refused to allow anything into the Embassy except through Libyan intermedi-
aries. They refused to reveal their identities and number in telephone conversations
with police and resisted negotiations on political or technical issues. Moreover,
they kept conversations brief, and consulted authorities in Tripoli on how to
proceed. In addition to these defensive measures, the Libyans sought to discover
and disrupt British police tactics. The British police have concluded that Tripoli
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has trained its agents to frustrate Western countermeasures. If Libya is providing
such instruction to terrorists under its influence, future Western confrontations
with Libya and its surrogates will probably be even more difficult and dangerous.
Significant Developments Israel: Jewish Terrorist Suspects Indicted. On 23 May the Israeli Ministry of
Justice indicted 25 Israelis on the charge of belonging to an organization whose
aim was to commit acts of violence that could cause death or injury. Various
individuals were additionally charged with illegally obtaining arms and explosives;
conspiring to blow up the Dome of the Rock Mosque on Temple Mount; planting
bombs in the automobiles of three Arab mayors on the West Bank; killing three
and wounding 33 Arabs in a machinegun attack at the Islamic Institute in Hebron;
.and planting bombs in Arab buses in East Jerusalem. Israeli authorities believe the
arrest and trial of these individuals-expected to begin in June-will seriously
weaken but not eliminate the threat of Jewish terrorism against Arabs. The US
Consul General in Jerusalem reports that the investigators into the involvement of
high-level Israeli politicians have run out of leads. There now is little chance that
prominent individuals will be implicated. Those standing trial reportedly plan to
turn their defense into a political showcase to highlight their assertion that the
government has not protected Israeli settlers adequately, thereby forcing them to
take vigilante actions.-]
Lebanon: Iranian Revolutionary Guards Remain in Bekaa Valley. Previous press
reports that Syria was forcing the Iranians to leave their camps in the Bekaa
Valley were not correct, although in May a number of minor incidents occurred
between Syrian soldiers manning checkpoints in the Bekaa and Lebanese fighters
from the pro-Iranian Hizballah. The US Embassy in Beirut reports that travelers
to the area, say
that Iranians remain at their training facilities in the vicinity of Ba'labakk.
Moreover, Israeli warplanes bombed the Iranian Junta Facility on 20 May, which
was after press reports suggested it had been vacated. New, unconfirmed press
reports indicate that some Hizballah elements have left the Bekaa for Tripoli, in
northern Lebanon, probably to support the pro-Iranian Islamic Unification
Movement in its power struggle with the Syrian-backed Arab Democratic Party.
Other Hizballah terrorists may have gone to Beirut, where they would be beyond
Syrian control.F___-]
the police captured 10 members of an "armed city
partisan" (ACP) unit in Manila in early May. The 10 are believed to belong to a
200-member ACP group which the Communist New People's Army (NPA) has
been infiltrating into the city since last August. Captured documents have revealed
that the unit has targeted military officers and government officials for assassina-
tion. The NPA has claimed credit for the 29 March assassination of a PC
superintendent. Although the NPA has had armed partisans in Manila for some
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time, a sustained urban terrorism campaign there would represent a significant
shift in the party's strategy, which has thus far emphasized military struggle in ru-
ral areas and development of political front groups in the cities. In the wake of the
failure of its recent election boycott strategy, however, it would be reasonable for
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West Germany: Munitions Cache Not Linked to Terrorists. Following further
investigation, West German security officials have determined that the munitions
cache discovered near Dortmund in April was not related to terrorist activity, as
earlier suspected. F_~
Colombia: Anti-US Bombings. Bombs exploded at eight US diplomatic and
commercial facilities but caused no injuries. Responsibility for the attacks was
claimed by the dissident Ricardo Franco Front of the Revolutionary Armed Forces
of Colombia (FARC). The Front, which opposed the cease-fire agreement between
the FARC and the Colombian Government, said the bombings were in protest
against Ambassador Tambs's public declaration linking the FARC and narcotics
traffickers, and against US policies in Central America. More terrorist violence
against both the Colombian Government and US interests can be expected in
retaliation against the government's crackdown on narcotics traffickers and peace
negotiations with guerrilla groups.
Northern Ireland: Irish Terrorists To Stand Trial. In London, two men from
Northern Ireland, Thomas Quigley and Paul Kavanagh, were ordered to stand
trial in connection with a series of bombings in Great Britain in 1981 in which
three people were killed. The accused will face charges of murder and conspiracy.
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Colombia:
Anti-US Violence
On 22 May, bombs exploded at the US Embassy, the
Ambassador's residence, a binational center, two IBM
installations, and the International Telephone and
Telegraph (ITT) offices in Bogota, and at the
binational center and a Texaco warehouse in Cali.
The bombings underscored the continuing threat of
terrorist violence in Colombia, particularly against
Americans.)
Responsibility for the terrorist attacks was claimed by
the dissident Ricardo Franco Front of the
Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC).
The Front, which opposes the cease-fire agreement
between the FARC and the Colombian Government,
said the bombings were in protest against
Ambassador Tambs's public declaration linking the
FARC with narcotics traffickers and, secondarily,
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Caribbean. In addition, three US citizens were
kidnaped last year and subsequently released
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protest US policies in Central America and the
such as those in late May have been rare. Since early
last year, Colombian guerrillas-most often from the
ELN and the FARC-have bombed several
American facilities, including binational centers,
Mormon churches, and oil subsidiaries, fortunately
causing no casualties. In those cases where a reason
Currently, the
skepticism and hope by most Colombians.
government's cease-fire agreement with the FARC
that went into effect on 28 May, and the peace
negotiations with the M-19 and the People's
Liberation Army (EPL) are regarded with both
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Prospects for enduring government settlements with
all four major guerrilla groups appear tenuous at
present. FARC guerrillas might terminate the cease-
fire if the government fails to fulfill the political and
economic commitments made in the recent peace
agreement. Truce negotiations with the M-19 appear
stalemated because of excessive demands by the M-
19. The government's Peace Commission intends to
hold its ground, however, because it believes the M-19
will have to sign an agreement soon or risk falling
behind the FARC politically. Prospects for cease-fire
agreements with the ELN and EPL appear to be
remote.
Terrorist violence, including attacks against US
interests, can be expected to continue in the near
future. Dissident guerrilla factions opposed to peace
negotiations with the government are likely to
continue their attacks in order to sabotage any truce.
several groups continue to target
American diplomatic and commercial personnel and
facilities for terrorist attack. In addition, local
narcotics traffickers, angered by the government's
massive crackdown and US encouragement of
Colombian antinarcotics efforts, are likely to retaliate
against both the government and US interests.
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Libya:
Growing Dissidence
Libyan leader Qadhafi is facing the most serious
opposition to his rule since he seized power in 1969.
His radical policies and ruthlessness have fostered
broad discontent in virtually all sectors of society and
a growing list of enemies willing to act. The attack on
Qadhafi's headquarters on 8 May and the
demonstrations against his regime that prompted the
shooting incident in London last month are the most
recent manifestations of this discontent. Qadhafi's
opponents abroad have promised to mount additional
attacks inside Libya, but the failure of this recent raid
suggests that they still have operational problems to
overcome.
Broad opposition to Qadhafi has existed for some time
within the middle class, the military, the civil service,
and among students and conservative Muslims.
Policies such as confiscation of private property,
violent suppression of student activism, and forced
enlistment of women in the military have deeply
offended the conservative Libyans. Qadhafi's
relatively efficient security services, however, along
with the pervasive network of pro-Qadhafi
"revolutionary committees," effectively control the
population. F--]
Effect of the Attack
The recent attack on Qadhafi's headquarters was the
first major challenge to the Libyan leader by exiles.
The new activism of the exiles will probably energize
the movement and attract additional support both
inside and outside the country. At the same time, the
loss of 15 to 20 dissident commandos, including their
chief of military operations, will partially offset
whatever psychological advantage the exiles gained
through their attack. And information extracted
through interrogation of captured commandos will
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remained safely hidden. Thus, paradoxically, the
failed assassination attempt has temporarily improved
Qadhafi's position.
As a result of the attack, Qadhafi is taking additional
steps against his opponents abroad.
Public statements by Qadhafi's
Libyan exiles.
supporters suggest he may mount another campaign
of terrorist murders of exiles like the one in 1980. He
will probably increase his aid to Sudanese dissidents
in retaliation for President Nimeiri's support for
by sponsoring terrorist attacks against US or UK
targets. Several Palestinian terrorist groups are
beholden to Tripoli for support and might be
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probably believes that charge and may try to retaliate
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Qadhafi is not likely to modify his unpopular policies.
Consequently, he will have to rely increasingly on his
security apparatus to stay in power. This, in turn, will
generate further discontent in the military,
government, and general public. Although Qadhafi's
ruthless security measures may postpone the day of
reckoning, his position will continue to be eroded by
the troubled economy, the stalemate in Chad, and
growing domestic disorder. The number and
frequency of antiregime incidents are likely to
increase, and more attacks on Qadhafi's life-he has
already survived nearly a dozen-are probable.)
A successful coup is unlikely, at least in the short run.
In our view,
but there is no evidence that the Army is as yet
prepared to move against the regime. F_
We have identified at least eight Libyan dissident
exile organizations. The National Front for the
Salvation of Libya, with several hundred members, is
the largest and one of the most active. It was
responsible for the 8 May attack on Qadhafi's
headquarters, which was the first operation of such
magnitude to be undertaken by any Libyan exile
group. Based primarily in the Sudan, the Front had
previously confined its activities to harassing actions
and the broadcasting of anti-Qadhafi radio programs
said to have a wide audience in Libya. The Front has
vowed to mount other, similarly ambitious attacks,
but it may take several months before the group has
recovered from its losses sufficiently to do so.
We doubt that the Libyan dissident exile groups have
enough strength to bring down Qadhafi by
themselves. The exiles would pose a much more
serious threat to the regime, however, if they were
able to coordinate their efforts with a well-placed
opposition group inside the country.
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Potential Terrorist Weapons
Several new Soviet and East European weapons are,
or are soon likely to become, available to terrorist and
insurgent groups on the international gray arms
market. Following an already well-established
pattern, these arms will probably be acquired first by
radical Palestinian organizations; then these
organizations-because of lax or nonexistent end user
controls-will be free to donate or trade them in
return for logistic and operational support from other
terrorist groups throughout the Middle East and
Europe.F_~
in late 1983 the new
Soviet-style RPG-18 antitank weapon was discovered
for the first time in the possession of unidentified
radical Palestinians in Lebanon. Introduced into the
Soviet inventory in the early 1970s, this self-
contained, percussion-fired weapon is similar in
concept and design to the single-shot, disposable US
M72 LAW. Unlike the ubiquitous RPG-7 antitank
weapon, wherein the launcher and rocket-propelled
grenade (known as the PG-7, when separated'from the
launcher) are separate components, the 64-mm RPG-
18 round is contained within a disposable launch tube
only 710 millimeters long in the closed position. The
totally self-contained unit weighs only 2.6 kilograms
and can be easily carried and fired by a single man.
The RPG-18 is ideally suited for use by urban
terrorists. Because of its relatively short backblast, it
can safely be fired in built-up areas. Moreover, it
produces virtually no smoke trail and thus would not
betray the firer's location. Most significantly,
however, the RPG- 18 utilizes a more efficient shaped-
charge liner and waveshaper than the older PG-7
round; in addition, the Soviet-made version uses a
more powerful explosive.
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New Soviet Assault Rifle Variant
Defense Department reports indicate that a new
shortened version of the Soviet 5.45-mm AKS-74
assault rifle has recently been issued to Soviet forces
in Afghanistan and East Germany. The new weapon,
which Soviet troops may call the AKR, carries the US
interim designation AKS/ 1984. This weapon exhibits
several new features which would make it ideal for
terrorist use.
Judging by photographs, the AKS/1984 differs in
several distinct ways from the earlier AK-47, AKM,
and AK-74 assault rifles. The new weapon's gas
cylinder and barrel are considerably shorter. It has
been equipped with what may be a combination
muzzle break/flash hider, which may also serve as an
expansion chamber. The characteristic Kalashnikov
front handgrip has probably also been shortened. fl
Although this new weapon has not yet been issued to
non-Soviet troops, it seems but a matter of time until
it turns up in the forces of other Warsaw Pact nations,
and eventually-in view of its suitability-in the
hands of terrorists. With its metal butt stock folded,
the AKS/ 1984 is only 492 millimeters (19 inches)
long, making it only slightly longer than many
submachineguns. These submachineguns, however,
fire conventional 9-mm pistol ammunition, while the
AKS/ 1984 fires the new, more powerful Soviet 5.45-
mm assault rifle round. This bullet has a greater
range than the 9-mm round and features a mild steel
core and a nose cavity which shifts the center of
gravity to the rear and causes it to tumble on impact,
thereby increasing tissue damage. An automatic
weapon that is so easily concealed and fires such a
lethal round would be extremely attractive to
terrorists. F__1
New Soviet Pistol
Western military journals
recently reported the existence of a new, small-caliber
Soviet pistol that, though probably low powered,
would make an adequate assassination weapon in the
hands of a trained marksman-particularly in
situations requiring maximum concealability.
the Soviets are equipping
their security forces with a 5.45-mm, blowback-
operated, double-action pistol called the PSM
(Pistolet Samozaryadniy Malogabaritny-small
caliber, self-loading pistol). The weapon, which is
estimated to be about 160 millimeters long and 17.5
millimeters wide, is reportedly similar in appearance
to the West German Walther Police Pistol with only
minor differences in the trigger mechanism and
lockwork. The most significant change appears to be
in the position of the safety catch; which is not on the
side as on the Walther, but instead protrudes from the
rear of the slide. This has the effect of reducing the
width, which suggests that the pistol may be intended
as a concealable weapon for plainclothes police and
security agents.F__1
The weapon reportedly fires a 5.45- by 18-mm bottle-
necked rimless cartridge with a 2.6-gram bullet. With
an estimated muzzle energy of 129 joules, this
cartridge is theoretically capable of delivering a lethal
blow; however, even the .22 long rifle cartridge-with
a muzzle energy of 161 joules-can outperform it.
The shape and performance figures of the 5.45-mm
cartridge suggest poor stopping power but good
accuracy, and it is possible that its wound potential
relies on bullet tumble due to deliberate instability-
as does the longer 5.45- by 39-mm Soviet assault rifle
round.
New Czechoslovak and Hungarian Pistols
Both Czechoslovakia and Hungary have recently
developed new pistols which fire Western, rather than
Soviet, caliber ammunition. These weapons appear to
be replacements for older Czechoslovak and
Hungarian pistols-many of which have been
frequently used by a variety of terrorist groups
throughout Europe and the Middle East. Like their
predecessors, these new pistols are well made and sell
for about half the price of West European weapons of
similar quality and design. Active Czechoslovak and
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market ensure that these pistols will soon be. acquired
by terrorists seeking inexpensive, reliable weapons
which fire popular Western ammunition.F___-]
Czechoslovakia has recently introduced the CZ-83, a
new 7.65-mm, straight-blowback operated pistol,
which we estimate will sell for less than $150.
Although only 240 millimeters long and weighing
only 750 grams (empty), this weapon features a
detachable 15-round staggered box magazine and a
double-action trigger which allows the CZ-83 to be
carried ready to fire with the safety off, a round in the
chamber, and the hammer down. Thus, while
retaining the concealability of the older eight-round,
7.65-mm CZ-70 pistol, the new CZ-83 would allow a
terrorist to fire nearly twice as many cartridges before
having to reload. This is particularly important since
the rather low power of the 7.65-mm cartridge might
necessitate the expenditure of several rounds at close
Hungary also introduced a small, 7.65-mm "self-
defense" pistol in 1983. Diagrams of this weapon,
called the Model R, suggest that it has a magazine
capacity of about eight rounds, is extremely small and
flat, and features a double-action trigger. Given its
small size and a reported price of less than $150, we
believe this pistol will soon be acquired by terrorists
seeking a highly concealable-if low-powered-
weapon. F_~
range in order to ensure a kill.
Hungary introduced several new Western caliber
handguns at a West German small arms exhibition in
1983. According to trade journals, these weapons
include three new double-action pistols which fire the
9- by 19-mm Parabellum cartridge favored by
terrorists not only for its high penetration but because
it can be fired in a variety of pistols and
submachineguns. The new Hungarian weapons
reportedly resemble the popular Belgian Browning
Hi-Power and include the 13-shot FP9, and the new
selective double-action P9R and P9RA pistols (the
former has a steel receiver, the latter a lightweight
alloy receiver). Although these weapons have not yet
been reported in terrorist hands, it is probably only a
matter of time before terrorist groups acquire them.
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4 May 1984
Chronology
Below are described significant foreign and international terrorist events and
counterterrorism developments that have come to light since our last issue.F
grenades, and explosive devices.
Philippines: Urban Guerrillas Arrested
In Manila, Philippine police arrested 10 members of an "armed city partisan"
(ACP) unit of the Communist New People's Army (NPA). This unit is thought to
be part of an estimated 200-man ACP group which began infiltrating the city last
August and may intend to assassinate military officers and other government
officials. The arrests also netted documents, several machineguns, pistols,
9-10 May 1984 Colombia: Terrorists Bomb Military Targets
In Bogota, four bombs exploded and two others were deactivated. Two targets, the
Ministry of Defense and the military academy were hit by car bombs. Two police
substations were damaged by small dynamite bombs. Bombs were deactivated at
the headquarters of the Presidential Guard and at the Police Officer's Club. The
Ricardo Franco Front of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia claimed
credit for the bombings.
15 May 1984 France: Suspected GAL Members Released
In Pau, the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, asserting that various
procedural and jurisdictional errors had been made, ordered the release of eight of
the 10 French citizens arrested 11 April in Bordeaux, Bayonne, and Paris on
suspicion of belonging to the Antiterrorist Liberation Group (GAL). The other two
face additional, unrelated charges and remain in custody.n
Turkey: Arrests of Dev Sol Members
In Istanbul, 27 members of the Revolutionary Left (Dev Sol) were arrested by
Turkish National Police. They were accused of collaborating with prisoners in
efforts to reorganize Dev Sol.n
Mid-May 1984 Italy: Dozier Kidnapers' Sentences Overturned
In Rome, the Italian Supreme Court overturned an appeals court sentencing of
General Dozier's Red Brigades kidnapers, ordering the five be retried under
additional terrorism charges. If convicted of the new charges, they could receive
increased jail terms.)
16 May 1984 Mozambique: Swazi Freight Train Attacked
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16 May 1984 Mozambique: Swazi Freight Train Attacked
A Swazi freight train laden with sugar and molasses came under small arms fire
while enroute from Swaziland to Maputo. The train driver and his assistant were
both wounded but managed to deliver the cargo to its destination. Neither of the
insurgent groups active in the area, the anti-South Africa ANC or the anti-
Mozambique Renamo, has taken credit for the attack=
16 May 1984 Namibia: Explosion at Shopping Arcade
In Windhoek, a large explosion in the heart of the shopping district injured two
South African tourists and damaged six shops. Although no group has claimed
credit for the bombing, the insurgent South-West Africa People's Organization
(SWAPO) is suspected of having carried out this and other recent bombings.F
Philippines: Bomb Near Japanese Embassy
In Manila, a 2-kilogram time bomb found in a street 10 meters from the front gate
of the Japanese Embassy was disarmed two hours before it was set to explode. No
group has yet claimed responsibility for the bomb.F__-]
17 May 1984 United Kingdom: Suspected Terrorists Expelled
In London, British authorities announced on 27 May that 10 days previously an
Iranian and a Moroccan had been deported to France, and two Algerians had been
returned to their own country. The Home Secretary said the four men had been
ordered out because they were preparing acts of terrorism. The London Times
reported the men composed an Iranian "death squad" that was planning to kill
anti-Khomeini exiles.F__1
18 May 1984 Italy: Arabs Arrested at Rome Airport
At Rome's Ficimicino Airport, two Arabs traveling on false Saudi Arabian
passports were arrested for possession of 2.8 kilograms of plastic explosives along
with detonators, booster charges, a compass, and an Iraqi passport. The suspects
were transferring in Rome from a Syrian Arab Airlines flight from Damascus to
an Iberian Airlines flight bound for Madrid. Among documents found in the
possession of the Arabs were a broadsheet containing Shia religious propaganda
and notes that appear to refer to the location of the US and French Embassies in
Damascus. The US Embassy in Damascus believes this indicates an active
bombing plot against these targets. Conversely, we suspect the Arabs are pro-
Iranian Iraqi dissidents who were carrying explosives to Spain for an operation
there or elsewhere in Western Europe.
South Africa: Rail Lines Damaged
In Lusaka, Zambia, the African National Congress (ANC) has claimed credit for
two explosions which slightly damaged two rail lines near Johannesburg and
disrupted rail service. A communique issued by ANC headquarters said that the
group would intensify its struggle against South Africa's apartheid policy.)
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20 May 1984 Turkey: Mayor Shot
In Cogulhan, the Mayor, a member of the Social Democracy Party, was shot and
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21 May 1984 Turkey: Dev Yol Members Sentenced
In Izmir, a military court handed down death sentences to 13 members of the
illegal group Revolutionary Path (Dev Yol). It sentenced another 14 members to
life imprisonment.)
France: Arrest of Basque Refugee
In Bayonne, a Basque refugee alleged to belong to ETA was rearrested. He and
three other Basque separatists had first been arrested on 15 April and released
pending appeal. The other three have disappeared.
Northern Ireland: Terrorist Trial Begins
In Belfast, the largest terrorist trial ever held in the United Kingdom began with
increased security around the courthouse. The 36 men and three women on trial
face 186 charges based on information received from informer Raymond Gilmore,
who became a police a ent following his own arrest in 1978. The trial is expected
to last until January.
Afghanistan: Ministry Offices Bombed
In Kabul, a large bomb that was detonated in the basement of the building housing
the Ministry of Mines and Industries blew out the floor of an occupied meeting
room. Reports conflict as to the number of casualties and the extent of damage.
No group has been reported to have claimed responsibility.)
South Africa: Gold Mine Office Destroyed
In Welkom, according to press reports, a substantial explosion destroyed the
offices of a gold mining firm. According to police, there were no fatalities in the
blast, which involved a large quantity of explosives. No group has yet been
reported to have taken credit for the bombing.)
22 May 1984 Bolivia: Terrorist Bombings
In La Paz, unidentified persons bombed the Supreme Military Justice Tribunal
building and the headquarters of the press workers' union, causing serious damage.
The powerful explosions were apparently caused by dynamite. A sentry at the
military court building was killed. No group has claimed responsibility for the
incident.)
Colombia: Anti-US Bombings
The dissident Ricardo Franco Front of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of
Colombia (FARC) claimed responsibility for bombings at the US Embassy, the
Ambassador's residence, a binational center, two IBM installations and the ITT
offices in Bogota, as well as at the binational center and a Texaco warehouse in
Cali. No injuries were reported.)
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Colombia: Honduran Airline Office Bombed
In Bogota, two people were killed and 11 injured when a bomb exploded in the
offices of Sahsa, the Honduran airline company. Police said that two of the victims
belonged to a group of six youths who had entered the building just before the
blast, saying they wanted to see the manager. The device apparently exploded
before the youths could plant it. The dissident Ricardo Franco Front of the
Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) claimed responsibility for the
bombing. 1
Turkey: Trial for Dawa Party Members
In Istanbul, eight members of the Dawa (Islamic Call) Party are being tried for
bombings last year in Istanbul and Ankara. Among the defendants are Iranian,
Iraqi, Syrian, Moroccan, and Turkish citizens.)
23 May 1984 Greece: Bombing at American Bank
In Athens, a bomb blast in front of the entrance to the Citibank caused structural
damage to the bank and surrounding buildings. There were no casualties, and no
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Turkey: Arrests of Leftists
In Izmir, 26 suspected members of the illegal Turkish Communist Party Worker's
Voice Group were arrested by Turkish security forces. In Elaziq, 16 members of
the extremist group Revolutionary Left (Dev Sol), including the organization's
Elaziq leader, were captured. They were accused of trying to revive their
organization.)
Turkey: Death Sentence for Rightist Activist
In Ankara, a military court sentenced a rightist activist to death for committing
murder. The court sentenced his accomplice to 15 years in prison.)
Sudan: West German Volunteers Kidnaped
Members of the Sudanese People's Liberation Army (SPLA) captured the deputy
chief of the West German volunteer agency Deutscher Entwicklungsdienst and a
volunteer worker while they were traveling between towns in southern Sudan.
Recent kidnapings and murders of foreigners had led the West German Ministry
of Economic Cooperation to direct that all aid personnel be evacuated from the
south. In London, representatives of the SPLA revealed that the kidnaping had
been staged to embarrass the Sudanese Government on the anniversary of its
revolution on 25 May. The insurgents have not been reported to have made any
demands for the release of their hostages.)
24 May 1984 Philippines: Police Chief Assassinated
The Communist New People's Army (NPA) has claimed responsibility for the
murder of the police superintendent for Manila's northern suburbs. Police
Brigadier General Tomas Karingal was shot more than a dozen times by at least
five gunmen, who then fled, covering their escape with smoke grenades. Two other
policemen were wounded.=
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Zimbabwe: Another White Farmer Killed
A seventh white farmer was killed in the southern province of Matabeleland by
antigovernment forces. A group of eight armed men ambushed the farmer, killing
him and seriously wounding a farm worker. No group has yet been reported to
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Lebanon: Kidnaping of Lebanese Employee of ABC Television
In Beirut, Shia Amal militiamen kidnaped the senior Lebanese public relations
manager for ABC television. An anonymous caller said the hostage was being held
in exchange for the release of a Lebanese who had reportedly been abducted by
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Near Barr Ilyas in the Bekaa Valley, Israeli aircraft bombed an encampment of
the PFLP-General Command.
No specific terrorist attack on
Israel appears to have prompted the raid, which was the second attack in four days
on suspected terrorist bases in Syrian-controlled territory. We believe the
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The Israeli Ministry of Justice filed charges against two more suspects in the
Jewish underground, bringing the number that will stand trial in June to 27.
Investigators also revealed that caches containing large quantities of arms
belonging to the Jewish extremists were discovered at eight different sites around
the country. A partial list of the weapons includes 113 antipersonnel mines, 104
explosive charges totaling over 200 pounds, detonators, various types of handguns
and rifles, and smoke grenades. Most of the items were stolen from Israeli army
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Italy: Premature Explosion Kills Two South Tiroleans
In Lana, a village in the Alto Adige (South Tirol), two men were killed when the
bomb they were transporting exploded. One of the men was believed to be chief of
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25 May 1984 Turkey: Kurdish Separatists Receive Prison Sentences
In Diyarbakir, a military court trying 120 members of the Rizgari-Ala Rizgari, a
Kurdish separatist organization, sentenced 68 of them to prison terms. The
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In Belfast, 29 people-17 defendants and 12 police officers-were injured in
Crumlin Road Court during the trial of 31 people accused of involvement in
terrorism on behalf of the Provisional Irish Republican Army (PIRA). The brawl
started when the magistrate ordered police to clear the public gallery after people
there began jeering at police informer Harry Kirkpatrick, a former member of the
Irish National Liberation Army (INLA) -a Marxist offshoot of the PIRAF--]
Bulgaria: Early Release of Italian From Bulgarian Prison
A Bulgarian court ordered the early release of one of two Italians arrested for
spying shortly before the arrest in Rome of Sergey Antonov on charges of
complicity in Mehmet Ali Agca's attack on the Pope. The court's decision led to
press speculation that the Italian Government might be considering a reciprocal
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27 May 1984 Spain: Bomb Kills Civil Guardsman
In Pamplona, a car bomb killed a member of Spain's Civil Guard and seriously
injured his wife. The attack was believed to have been carried out by the Basque
separatist group ETA to coincide with a Spanish Armed Forces Day Parade.
Northern Ireland: Discovery of Explosives
In Belfast, two huge PIRA caches of explosives were discovered. This not only
constituted a major loss to the PIRA, it may also have forestalled plans to stage a
bombing campaign in Northern Ireland while President Reagan was visiting the
Irish Republic.
Greece: Threats to US Airbase
Two telephone threats were received at Hellenikon Airbase in connection with a
strike by Sedipa Union employees at US bases in Greece. Searches by security
police yielded negative results. F___]
Turkey: Seven Leftists Sentenced to Death
In Istanbul, a military court sentenced seven persons to death and eight to life
imprisonment. The suspects, members of the illegal Turkish Communist Party
Marxist-Leninist/Turkish Worker-Peasant Liberation Army Organization had
been accused of killing 20 and wounding 20, and of committing numerous armed
robberies in support of their goal to destroy the constitutional order through
violence.)
29 May 1984 Turkey: Two Leftists Receive Death Sentences
In Erqincan, a military court sentenced two members of the illegal Carsamba
group to death and 14 to prison terms for committing murder and various other
crimes for political reasons.)
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Cyprus: Continuing Attacks on Arabs
In Limassol, a Palestinian supporter of Yasir Arafat was found shot to death. It
was the third attack on Arab residents this month. No group has claimed
responsibility, but authorities have arrested three men identified as members of the
Syrian-controlled Palestinian group As Saiqa. Reportedly, the victim had once
been a member of the group and was sentenced to death after defecting=
Lebanon: Car Bomb Explosion
In Beirut, a large car bomb exploded near the offices of an unidentified Palestinian
organization. There were no casualties because, owing to the presence of alert
security guards, the car's driver had been forced to park some distance away.
Northern Ireland: Landmine Kills Soldier
In Belfast, a British soldier was killed and a second injured from a landmine
explosion. The mine, detonated by remote control, was probably the work of PIRA
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Portugal: Assassination of Retired Administrator
In Loures, gunmen from the Popular Forces of 25 April (FP-25) shot and killed a
retired administrator of a state-owned frozen food company which had gone
bankrupt earlier this year. The terrorists scattered leaflets at the scene.=
Ecuador: Bombing Near Government Palace
In Quito, the Alfaro Vive, Carajo group detonated a bomb containing propaganda
pamphlets at the entrance to the metropolitan cathedral, opposite the government
palace. The bomb had been placed in a garbage can by two young women who fled
the scene. No injuries were reported. The pamphlets accused President Reagan,
the CIA, and the Pentagon, as well as Ecuadoran President Hurtado's government
of being accessories to the death of former President Jaime Roldos in a plane crash
in 1981.7-1
Ecuador: US Embassy Bombed
In Quito, a bomb exploded on the grounds of the US Embassy in Quito during
predawn hours. The blast broke several windows and caused some superficial
damage to the rear facade of the chancery. No injuries were reported. The
explosive devise, probably made of dynamite and set off by a fuse, had apparently
been thrown over the Embassy wall. A pamphlet from the "Alfaro Vive, Carajo"
(AVC) group was found outside the Embassy perimeter wall. Local police believe
the AVC was responsible for the incident.)
India: Killings Continue in Punjab
Eight more people were killed in the continuing sectarian violence that has already
claimed more than 300 lives since February. Among the dead: a local factory
owner and leader of a rightwing (Hindu) opposition party was shot to death in front
of his factory along with a visiting customer; two shopkeepers in Amritsar were
stabbed to death by sword-wielding Sikhs; and two members of the Border
Security Force were killed in a grenade attack. F7
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30 May 1984 Turkey: EC Representative Threatened by Gunman
In Ankara, a European Community representative was threatened by a gunman.
The representative, a former senior British Labor Party official, had requested a
security guard from Turkish authorities several weeks ago in response to Libyan
threats to Britons working abroad, but none had been assigned. As a consequence
of this threat, the representative has temporarily been withdrawn from Turkey.F_
Nicaragua: Failed Assassination
Anti-Sandinista leader Eden Pastora was wounded by an assassin's bomb at a
Contra base camp some 2 kilometers inside Nicaragua. The blast killed five and
wounded some 30 persons. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack,
which was the third operation targeting Pastora in the past year. The Sandinista
government, which has been linked to the two earlier plots, certainly has the most
obvious motive.)
Spain: Bombings of Government Offices
In Madrid, Zaragoza, Barcelona, and Valencia, bombs exploded outside
government offices, causing damage to the buildings but no casualties. The
responsibility for one of two bombings in Valencia was claimed in advance by the
Catalan separatist group, Terra Lliure. Police suspect the First of October
Antifascist Resistance Group (GRAPO) may have been responsible for the
Barcelona explosions. No group has claimed credit for the other bombings. =
Lebanon: UN Vehicle Hijacked
A UN vehicle was hijacked by unknown gunmen in West Beirut. Patrolling by UN
personnel trying to supervise the truce has been suspended due to several recent
attacks on UN vehicles.
Late May 1984 Turkey: Security Forces Capture Leftists
In various operations throughout Turkey, security forces rounded up 76 members
of several leftist organizations including the Turkish People's Liberation Party
Front, the Turkish People's Liberation Party Front-Revolutionary Path, and the
Turkish Communist Party Marxist-Leninist Partisans. Security forces also seized
weapons, fake identity cards, equipment for forging documents, and numerous
leftist publications.
West Germany: Italian Terrorist Arrested
In Weil-Rhein, West German border police apprehended an Italian terrorist who
was attempting to cross into Germany from Switzerland, possibly on his way to
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31 May 1984 Turkey: Death Sentences for Turkish Leftists
In Istanbul, a military court continued the crackdown on alleged members of the
extreme leftist Turkish Workers and Peasants Liberation Army (TIKKO), blamed
for numerous acts of violence before the 1980 coup. Judges sentenced 10 to death
sentences and 52 to prison terms. In a separate trial earlier this week, seven
TIKKO militants received death sentences and 137 others were jailed.)
Lebanon: Attack on Church in Beirut
In West Beirut, a firebomb was thrown at St. Francis Roman Catholic Church
early in the morning. The flames were extinguished before much damage was
caused. We believe the attack was part of the campaign by radical Shias to drive
all foreigners and Christians out of West Beirut. F-1
Ireland: Dublin Police Believe Terrorist Plot Foiled
Dublin police made several arrests after they intercepted a truck containing
mortar ammunition and a firing device near the border with Northern Ireland.
Irish authorities believe they foiled a terrorist plan to launch a mortar attack
across the border on the UK Army base at Middletown. Although police did not
reveal whether the arrested men belonged to any group, the Provisional Irish
Republican Army has previously attacked UK bases by launching mortar rounds
from trucks. F-1
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