Sydney Yugoslav General Trade and Tourist Agency bombing
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The Sydney Yugoslav General Trade and Tourist Agency bombing occurred in Haymarket, Sydney, Australia on 16 September 1972, injuring 16 people.[1] The perpetrators of the attack were alleged to be Croatian separatists.[2]
In the 1960's to early 1970s nationalist Ustaše-alleged activities were conducted within Australia mostly targeting supporters of a federalist Yugoslavia by Croatian separatists. These alleged activities were thought to be carried out by various Ustaše groups including the Croatian Liberation Movement (HOP), Croatian National Resistance (HNO)[3] and Croatian Revolutionary Brotherhood (HRB).[4]
From 1969 to 1973, the alleged operations of the Ustaše increased dramatically both in their number and in their violence. This coincided with the advent of the Croatian Spring, a widespread movement within Yugoslavia for Croatian autonomy. A total of around 60 attacks were allegedly attributed to the Ustaše movement in Australia during this time period.[5][4] Violence included executions[6][7] and bombings.[4] Bombing targets included the Yugoslav and USSR embassies in Canberra, Yugoslav travel agencies, cinemas displaying Yugoslav films, and various Serbian orthodox churches.[8][4]
