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INTERNAL THREATS In the early 2000s, Bulgarian and international authorities recognized organized crime and corruption as grave ongoing problems exacerbated by Bulgaria’s geographic location along major international smuggling lines. In 2003 Bulgaria adopted a National Drugs Strategy for the period 2003–8, modeled on the European Union (EU) strategy. As of mid-2005, an interministerial anticorruption commission, established in 2002, had not reduced corruption to the satisfaction of the EU. Prosecution of organized crime figures, who are known to operate sophisticated networks in Bulgaria, has been rare. Domestic Violence against women and organized Trafficking In Women are considered serious problems. However, between 2001 and 2004 the overall crime rate decreased. TERRORISM Acts of Terrorism have been extremely rare in Bulgaria. The rare occurrence of bombings and assassinations is linked with criminal rather than ideological groups. Opposition groups have not used acts of violence against the government or private organizations. Internationally, Bulgaria has given strong military and political support to the war on terror that followed the September 11, 2001 Attacks against the United States . This support has included the participation of about 500 Bulgarian troops in the 2003 Invasion Of Iraq , a commitment that could make Bulgaria more vulnerable to future terrorist attack. SEE ALSO REFERENCES |
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