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Group claims attack on French Institute in Athens

Group claims attack on French Institute in Athens

A new organization calling itself Cells of Direct Attack – Living Waste Group has claimed responsibility for an arson attack on the French Institute in Athens last month that caused minor damage but no injuries.

In a statement posted on an anti-establishment website, the group said the purpose of the attack had been to declare solidarity with French youths who have been protesting alleged police brutality in run-down suburbs of Paris and other French cities.

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