Revolutionary Organization 17 November
Revolutionary Organization 17 November (Greek: Επαναστατική Οργάνωση 17 Νοέμβρη, Epanastatiki Organosi dekaefta Noemvri), also known as 17N or the 17 November Group, was a Greek Marxist–Leninist urban guerrilla organization. Formed in 1975 and led by Alexandros Giotopoulos, 17N conducted an extensive urban guerrilla campaign against the Greek state, banks, and businesses. The organization committed 103 known armed robberies, assassinations, and bombing attacks, during which 23 people were killed.
| Revolutionary Organization 17 November | |
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| Επαναστατική Οργάνωση 17 Νοέμβρη | |
Flag of 17N | |
| Leader | |
| Dates of operation | 1975–2002 |
| Country | Greece |
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| Active regions | Greece |
| Ideology | |
| Political position | Far-left |
| Major actions | Assassinations, kidnappings, property damage, robbery |
| Status | Defunct |
| Means of revenue | Bank robbery |
| Designated as a terrorist group by | Greece, Turkey, UK, US |
They are known for targeting American, British and other foreign diplomats and military personnel, blaming United States for supporting the Regime of the Colonels. Their demands have included the removal of US bases in Greece, the removal of Turkish military forces from North Cyprus and the withdrawal of Greece from NATO and the European Union. The Encyclopedia of Terrorism describes them as "a durable, lethal and successful group" who evaded authorities for over 25 years.