TERRORISM REVIEW

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 Terrorism Review)
The Terrorism Diary for November and Decembetj
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This Review is published monthly by the DC/ Counterterrorist
Center. Comments and queries are welcome and may be directed to
Informative available as of 18 October 1995 was used in this
Review.
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 13 November 1970
14 November 1935
17 November 1973
22 November 1943
29 November 1945
29 November 1947
3 December 1934
S December 1982
10 December 1966
13 December 1981
14 December 1983
21 December 1948
21 December 1967
23 December 1933
24 December I95I
26 December
28 December
The Terrorism Diary for November and December
Below is a compendium of November and December dates of known or conceivable
significance to terrorlsts around the world. Our inclusion of a date or event should
nat by itself be~~O77C~~ued to suggest that we expect or anticipate a commemorative
terrorist event.) I
Peru. Founding of Tupac Amaru Revolutionary Movement (MRTA) and
People's Revolutionary Command (CRP).
Syria. Hafiz al-Asad assumes power.
Jordan. King Hussein's birthday.
Greece. Student uprising at Athens Polytechnic University (terrorist group 17
November Revolutionary Organization takes its name from this incident).
Lebanon. Independence Day.
Yugoslavia. Republic Day.
Palestinians. International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People (anniver-
sary of partition).
Peru. Birthday of Sendero Luminoso leader Abimael Guzman.
Spain. Death of GRAPO leader Martin Luna.
Palestinians. Founding of Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PEEP).
Poland. Imposition of martial law,
Chile. Founding of Manuel Rodriguez Patriotic Front (FPMR).
Ireland. Proclamation of republic.
Palestinians. Founding of Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO).
Japan. Birthday of Emperor Akihito.
Libya. Independence Day.
Peru. Birthday of Mao Zedong (usually sparks Sendero Luminoso attacks).
Latin America. Equivalent of US April Fools' Day-traditional day for hoaxes
and bomb threats.
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 Chronology of International Terrorism
The following incidents were considered by the Intelligence Community's htcident
Review Panel since publication of the previous issue of the Terrorism Review and
were determined by the Panel to constitute international terrorism. Such incidents
provide the basis far the State Department's Patterns of Global Terrorism, whic{t is
published annually as the US Government's official record of international
terrorism.)
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Switzerland: Arsonists firebombed an empty French high-speed train as it stood
idle at a station near Bern, causing extensive damage. The perpetrators claimed
responsibilit for the attack in a letter to the press, signed only with undisclosed
first names
France: A nail filled bomb detonated in a trash bin near a subway entrance in
Paris injuring l7people. There was minor damage from the blast but among those
injured were four Hungarians, four Italians, three Portuguese, one German, and one
British citizen. The Armed Islamic Group-General Command (AIG-GC) later
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claimed responsibility. Authorities determined a similar explosive device was used
in the 25 Jul Paris subway bombing (see September issue of the Terrorism
Review).
be responsible
France: Assailants threw a molotov cocktail at a building in Paris that houses a
Turkish sporting and cultural association, injuring six persons and causing
minor damage. Witnesses reported seeing three people flee the scene. No one has
claimed responsibility for the attack, but the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) may
Colombia: unknown guerrillas abducted the son of a British Exxon employee in
Formeque. The kidnappers demanded a ransom of $500,000. O 12 August, dur-
ing the course of negotiations, the victim's body was found
was released unharmed on 28 July
Colombia: A Colombian social worker employed by the British Petroleum Com-
pany was kidnapped by an unknown eroun ofQUerrillas in Santander. The victim
Colombia: Members of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia FARC
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abducted an Ecuadorian businesswoman in Barbacoas, Narino
5 July Colombia: National Liberation Army (ELN}guerrillas bombed a portion of the
14 August
Cana Limon-Covenas pipeline at kilometer 61 in Arauca
Colombia: ELNguerrillas bombed an oil pipeline in El Carmen. Three thousand
barrels of petroleum spilled into nearby rivers before the line was shut down
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Summary of Indigenous Terrorism--September 199
This description of incidents and situations is not meant to be a detailed
accounting of all domestic terrorist incidents, but rather to provide an overview of
indigenous terrorism worldwide.)
On 4 September Kashmiri separatists killed at least six persons and injured 16 oth-
ers with a remote control bomb planted in a military vehicle parked outside a
branch of the State Bank of India in Srinagar. The explosion destroyed several
vehicles and damaged two banks, a police station, and a hotel where Western jour-
nalists are lodged while they cover->~ge crisis. The militant group Hizhul
Mctjaheddin claimed responsibilit
The Sikh terrorist group Klaali.stan Liberation Force claimed responsibility for a
series of bombings in late September in and near New Delhi. Two bombs, one
placed in a scooter and the other in a motorcycle, exploded during rush hour on
25 September in the historic Red Fort area injuring nearly 60 persons. On 26 Sep-
tembertwo bombs exploded at railroad stations in New Delhi and Panipat, injuring
eight people,~~
In the northern district of Gulu, at least 12 people were killed on 7 September when
their Land Rover detonated a land mine. Authorities suspect the mine was planted
by the rebels of [he Lord's Resistance Army.
is suspected in both attacks
On 10 September, a bomb exploded at a security firm in Bastia, destroying the
office, six armored vehicles, and an adjoining shop. One person was injured. The
same day, a bomb demolished a tourism office in Ajaccio. No one claimed respon-
sibility for either attack. The National Front for the Liberation of Corsica (FLNC)
On 17 September, a bomb exploded outside the home of the Parliamentary Defense
Spokesman for the governing Christian Democratic Union in Bonn. There were no
injuries. The Anti-Imperialist Cells (AIZ) claimed responsibility)
Unidentified assailants firebombed the Popular Party office in Barcelona on
12 September, causing minor damage. No one claimed responsibility. The Basgue
Fatherland and Liberty (ETA) is suspectedr~
Turkey ~ A grenade exploded outside a hotel in Istanbul's Laleli district on 9 September,
damaging several buildings. A short time later in another part of the city, a bomb
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No one claimed responsibility for either attack
detonated inside a building housing two newspaper offices, causing minor damage.
A small bomb exploded outside the Ministry of Justice offices in Cali shortly after
President Samper visited the site on 2 September. No injuries were reported and no
group has claimed responsibility. Authorities suspect the Liberation Army
or the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC)~
belong to a local political party, Hope, Peace and Freedom
On 20 September in Apartado, 30 suspected FARC guerrillas forced 24 banana
plantation workers off a bus and killed them. The guerrillas tied the victims' hands
behind their backs and shot each one in the head. The victims were believed to
A presidential candidate was assassinated on 17 September near Algiers. No group
has claimed responsibility for the attack, but the Armed Jslamic Group had previ-
ously threatened to kill participants in the election, which is scheduled for 16
November~~
Egypt On 2 September unidentified gunmen opened fire indiscriminately on citizens in a
~Ial_la~+i marketplace, killing three people. Al-Gama'at al-Islamiyya is suspected.
Five gunmen wearing Israeli army uniforms forced their way into a house in
Halhoul on 8 September, where they shot and killed a Palestinian. The attackers
entered several other houses and wounded two people. Eyal, a small group with
links to the Kach Movement, and The Sword of David both claimed responsibility
for the murde~~