Anarchist group claims responsibility for Athens blast

Thursday January 06, 2011 12:05:15 AM, DPA

Athens: A radical anarchist group suspected of sending dozens of parcel bombs to embassies in Athens and European government leaders claimed responsibility Wednesday for a bomb explosion outside an Athens court Dec 30.

The group, Conspiracy of Fire Nuclei, said it was responsible for the powerful bomb hidden on a parked motorcycle outside two court buildings in central Athens Dec 30 in a proclamation sent to Indymedia.

The explosion caused extensive damage to buildings and parked cars but no injuries.

Conspiracy of Cells said the blast was in support of an upcoming trial of radical anarchists later this month, adding that it would carry out further attacks in the weeks ahead.

Over a dozen suspects will be tried Jan 17 for alleged involvement in the group which has also claimed responsibility for sending 14 parcel bombs to embassies in Athens and European government leaders in mid-November.

Greek police have also recently arrested several suspected extremists of far-left organisation Revolutionary Struggle.

Conspiracy of Fire Nuclei has limited its activities to arson and minor bombs attacks against government buildings and the offices and homes of politicians.

Revolutionary Struggle emerged in 2003 and has carried out over a dozen attacks, including a rocket strike against the US Embassy in Athens three years ago and a powerful bomb attack against the Athens Stock Exchange last year.

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