Solidarity for Political Prisoners has not been involved in an attack since December of 2002 and is presumed inactive.  It seems likely that they formed for the purpose of attacking in support of Ms. Sotiropoulou and that they ceased to exist afterwards.  It is very common for Greek terrorist organizations to attack once and then disappear.

A previously unknown group calling themselves "Solidarity Gas Canisters," claimed responsibility for a November 2003 arson attack on an ATM in Khaidhari, Greece.  The attack, which was carried out using gas canisters, caused minor damage to the ATM and no casualties. <P><br /><br />In a statement of responsibility, Solidarity Gas Canisters expressed solidarity with seven men detained in Thessaloniki who had disrupted an EU summit in June 2003.  The group also wrote that "nobody will sleep in peace at night for as long as our comrades are in prison." <P>  <br /><br />Solidarity Gas Canisters is just one example of a type of Greek terrorist group collectively known as "Gazakidhes."  Gazakidhes, roughly translated as "gas guys," are anarchist organizations that use arson to voice their disapproval with Greek government policies.   The Thessaloniki EU incident is often mentioned by Gazakidhes as motivation, leading authorities to believe that many of the groups are made up of the same members, using different names for different incidents.<br />

Solidarity Gas Canisters has not claimed responsibility for any terrorist incidents since November 2003. Although members of the group may be operating under different names, it is probable that Solidarity Gas Canisters will not be responsible for any further attacks.

Solidarity with 17N is one of many small terrorist groups in Greece that use arson to protest Greek government policies.  In September 2003, the group claimed responsibility for an attempted arson attack on the car of famous Greek pop singer Anna Vissi.  The attack was deemed "attempted," because the culprits put gas canisters under Vissi's car, but failed to light them.  <P><br /><br />Although the group's name expresses support for Greek terrorist group 17 November, a common thread amongst Greek arsonists, this attack is strange in both its target choice and execution.  Since most Greek arsonists choose to attack financial or government targets, the choice of a pop star's car is somewhat odd.  Furthermore, the inability of the group to light the gas canisters on fire suggests a low degree of technical sophistication.  <P><br /><br />Despite the anomalies associated with this attack, it is still likely that Solidarity with 17N is a typical Greek arsonist group.  These organizations are usually made up of a few loosely affiliated individuals - they are not highly structured terrorist organizations.  Authorities believe that many of these groups are made up of the same members, using different names for different incidents.  <br />