The First Troubles

The First Troubles were a period of low-intensity warfare in the Athens region between 1948 and the signing of the Joanhina Accords on September 10, 1964, primarily between communist guerillas affiliated with the Athens Commune, far-right paramilitary groups such as the Blackbird Movement, and the Athens Government, supported by the Athens Liberal Party and Radical Movement-People's Party. Approximately 6,000 civilians were killed, as well as 2,471 members of various groups - mostly in the period between 1959 and 1962, known as the "Days of Blood" among older citizens. A further 1,005 are missing, presumed dead.