DUDLEY KNOX LIBRARY
Naval Postgraduate School
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DUDLEY KNOX LIBRARY |
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Description
Originally formed in 1978 as Devrimci Sol, or
Dev Sol, a splinter faction of the Turkish People's Liberation Party/
Front. Renamed in 1994 after factional infighting, it espouses a Marxist
ideology and is virulently anti-US and anti-NATO. Finances its
activities chiefly through armed robberies and extortion.
Activities
Since the late 1980s has concentrated attacks
against current and retired Turkish security and military officials.
Began a new campaign against foreign interests in 1990. Assassinated two
US military contractors and wounded a US Air Force officer to protest
the Gulf war. Launched rockets at US Consulate in Istanbul in 1992.
Assassinated prominent Turkish businessman in early 1996, its first
significant terrorist act as DHKP/C. Turkish authorities thwarted DHKP/C
attempt in June 1999 to fire light antitank weapon at US Consulate in
Istanbul.
Strength
Unknown.
Location/Area of Operation
Conducts attacks in Turkey,
primarily in Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir, and Adana. Raises funds in Western
Europe.
External Aid
Unknown.
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