среда, 7 марта 2012 г.

At protest, Greek police seek friendlier image

About 400 police officers in Athens demonstrated against violence Thursday, following riots in Greek cities and attacks on police by a terrorist group.

Some protesters were in uniform as they gathered in the city's main Syntagma Square.

Last months' riots were sparked by the fatal police shooting Dec. 6 of a teenage boy. Police were targeted in shootings Dec. 23 and Jan. 5; one officer was seriously wounded.

The far-left group Revolutionary Struggle has claimed responsibility.

"Our colleagues are not afraid," said Giorgos Vlachos of the Greek police officers association. "Of course we remain on guard _ that is our …

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