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{{short description|Norwegian far-right organization}}
'''Boot Boys''' was a [[far-right]] Norwegian [[neo-Nazi]] [[terrorist group]] from [[Bøler]], a suburban area of [[Oslo]], with connections to individuals in [[Bergen]] and [[Kristiansand]]. The group consisted of about 50 members, and considered as one of the the most violent [[neo-Nazis]] in Norway. They were founded in the mid-90s and were active for many years.<ref>{{cite web|author= |url=http://www.vg.no/nyheter/innenriks/drapet-paa-benjamin/grovere-vold-enn-foer/a/3143743/ |title=Grovere vold enn før - Drapet på Benjamin - VG |website=Vg.no |date=2001-01-28 |accessdate=2017-04-11}}</ref> When the [[Neo-Nazi]] environment in Bøler was at its strongest in the autumn of 2000, it consisted of a core of 10 to 12 uniformed young men who controlled a small area in the community of Bøler. They marched in the streets, painted swastikas on school walls, drank beer on the ridge behind the mall and occupied lake [[Nøklevann]] in the evenings. They had a small legion of recruiting teens. Daniel de Linde was one of the groups leading members. Other members included [[Joe Erling Jahr]] and [[Ole Nicolai Kvisler]], who was later convicted of the murder of [[Benjamin Hermansen]] on 26 January 2001.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2002/01/norw-j29.html |title=Long prison sentences in Norwegian neo-Nazi murder trial - World Socialist Web Site |website=Wsws.org |date= |accessdate=2017-04-11}}</ref>
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{{Infobox militant organization
| name = Boot Boys
| native_name =
| image = Boot Boys ca.1998-1999.jpg
| image_size = 300px
| leader = {{ill|Ole Nicolai Kvisler|no}}
| foundation = 1995
| country = [[Norway]]
| ideology =
* [[Ultranationalism|Norwegian ultranationalism]]
* [[Neo-Nazism]]
* [[Anti-semitism]]
* [[Anti-communism]]
| position = [[Far-right]]
| crimes = Knife attacks, bank robberies, bombings
| attacks = [[Murder of Benjamin Hermansen]]
}}

The '''Boot Boys''' was a [[far-right]] Norwegian [[neo-Nazi]] organization from [[Bøler]], a suburban area of [[Oslo]], with connections to individuals in [[Bergen]] and [[Kristiansand]]. Consisting of about 50 members, it was considered one of the most violent [[neo-Nazi]] groups in [[Norway]]. They were founded in the mid [[1990]]s and played an active role for many years. The group was known for having racist and [[xenophobic]] views.<ref>{{cite web|author= |url=http://www.vg.no/nyheter/innenriks/drapet-paa-benjamin/grovere-vold-enn-foer/a/3143743/ |title=Grovere vold enn før - Drapet på Benjamin - VG |website=Vg.no |date=2001-01-28 |accessdate=2017-04-11}}</ref> When the [[Neo-Nazi]] community in Bøler was mobilized in the fall of [[2000]], around 10-12 young men were in control of a restricted area. Demonstrations and marches were being held in the streets, while painting [[swastikas]] on buildings and occupying the recreational area. Daniel de Linde was one of the group's leading members. Other members included Joe Erling Jahr and Ole Nicolai Kvisler, who was later convicted of the murder of [[Benjamin Hermansen]] on 26 January 2001.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2002/01/norw-j29.html |title=Long prison sentences in Norwegian neo-Nazi murder trial - World Socialist Web Site |website=Wsws.org |date= |accessdate=2017-04-11}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/2002/jan/18/andrewosborn|title = Norway jails its first racist killers|website = [[TheGuardian.com]]|date = 18 January 2002}}</ref>


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Latest revision as of 21:43, 10 October 2023

Boot Boys
LeaderOle Nicolai Kvisler [no]
Foundation1995
CountryNorway
Ideology
Political positionFar-right
Major actionsKnife attacks, bank robberies, bombings
Notable attacksMurder of Benjamin Hermansen

The Boot Boys was a far-right Norwegian neo-Nazi organization from Bøler, a suburban area of Oslo, with connections to individuals in Bergen and Kristiansand. Consisting of about 50 members, it was considered one of the most violent neo-Nazi groups in Norway. They were founded in the mid 1990s and played an active role for many years. The group was known for having racist and xenophobic views.[1] When the Neo-Nazi community in Bøler was mobilized in the fall of 2000, around 10-12 young men were in control of a restricted area. Demonstrations and marches were being held in the streets, while painting swastikas on buildings and occupying the recreational area. Daniel de Linde was one of the group's leading members. Other members included Joe Erling Jahr and Ole Nicolai Kvisler, who was later convicted of the murder of Benjamin Hermansen on 26 January 2001.[2][3]

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  1. ^ "Grovere vold enn før - Drapet på Benjamin - VG". Vg.no. 28 January 2001. Retrieved 11 April 2017.
  2. ^ "Long prison sentences in Norwegian neo-Nazi murder trial - World Socialist Web Site". Wsws.org. Retrieved 11 April 2017.
  3. ^ "Norway jails its first racist killers". TheGuardian.com. 18 January 2002.