1981 Turkish consulate attack in Paris
The Turkish consulate attack (also known as Van Operation, Armenian: «Վան» գործողություն) was an attack on the Turkish consulate in Paris, France, on 24–25 September 1981. According to a statement issued by Armenian Secret Army for the Liberation of Armenia, army's militants demanded to release political prisoners in Turkey including two Armenian clergymen Father Manuel Yergatian and Pastor Hrant Guzelian and 10 non-Armenians.
| Turkish consulate attack in Paris | |
|---|---|
| Location | Paris, France |
| Date | 24 - 25 September 1981 11 a.m. |
| Target | Turkish consulate |
Attack type | Building takeover |
| Deaths | 1 |
| Injured | 2 |
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