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How many legal frameworks did the UN put in place to protect victims of terrorism?
3 Frameworks
What day is the European Day of Remembrance of Victims of Terrorism
March 11
Who is Jamal Zougam?
The perpetrator that placed the bombs.
Where or in what were the explosives hidden in?
In backpacks and sport bags
What is the first legal framework?
The EU-wide compensation scheme
How many pages did the European council declaration have?
18 pages
Who is Jose Emilio Saurez Trashorras?
The perpetrator that provided the explosives.
How many bombs exploded in total that morning?
10 Bombs.
What is the second legal framework?
The Victims' Rights Directive
Who was the first coordinator of the EU Counter terrorism council?
Gijs de Vries
How many suspects blew themselves up in an apartment?
7 Suspects
How many commuter trains were affected by the explosions?
4 commuter trains were affected.
What is the third legal framework?
The Directive on combating Terrorism
Who is the current coordinator for the European Counter Terrorism council?
Bartjan Wegter
How many suspects were arrested and sent to prison?
23 or 21 (if the other two suspects are included).
Where did the first 3 bombs explode?
Arriving at the Atocha Station.
What resolution did the UN put in place after the bombings?
Resolution 1530
What is ONE benefit of the 18-page European declaration?
1. Strengthen police and judicial cooperation
2. Improve transit security
3. Cut terror financing
What organization was behind the Madrid bombing?
The Moroccan Islamic Combat Group, an organization linked to Al Qaeda
What time did the bombs detonate? (example: from 8:24 am to 8:50 am)
7:39 am to 7:42 am