Macedonian Press Agency: News in English, 03-05-01
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[01] US STATE DEPARTMENT: PROGRESS IN THE BATTLE AGAINST TERRORISM IN GREECE
[01] US STATE DEPARTMENT: PROGRESS IN THE BATTLE AGAINST TERRORISM IN GREECE
Washington, 30 April 2003 (21:48 UTC+2)
The annual US State Department report on the efforts against terrorism
is very positive regarding Greece.
The report, that was given to publicity today mentions, that Greece
made significant progress in 2002 in the battle against domestic
terrorism.
It is stressed that for the first time the Greek authorities have
arrested suspects for participation in the terrorist group 17 November.
The 17N is characterized in the report as one of the most murderous
terrorist groups active in Europe for the past 30 years and it is
stressed that a trial is underway of individuals accused of membership
in the terrorist group.
The report stresses that the Greek authorities continue their efforts
to dismantle other less known terrorist groups as well. Also, it is
mentioned that Greece has cooperated in the efforts against
international terrorism.
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