Monday, January 10, 2011

Basque Group ETA Declares A Permanent Cease-Fire

Photo: The group said it was committed to a "lasting resolution" to its campaign

Spain's Basque Rebels Eta Call 'Permanent Truce' -- BBC

The Basque separatist group Eta has announced a permanent ceasefire in its fight for independence from Spain.

In a video statement sent to the media, the group said the truce would be "internationally verifiable".

Eta's campaign for independence for the Basque region has cost more than 800 lives since 1968 but it called a halt to armed attacks last year.

The Spanish government has reacted cautiously to previous claims from from Eta that it was ending violence.

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