Friday, April 20, 2018

Basque Separatist Group ETA Apologizes For Four Decades Of Deadly Violence



The Guardian: 'We are truly sorry': Eta apologises for four decades of deadly violence

Basque separatist group bears ‘direct responsibility’ for deaths of at least 800 people in name of nationhood struggle

The Basque terrorist group Eta, which killed more than 800 people during its four-decade armed campaign, has apologised for the suffering it caused and asked for the forgiveness of victims and their families as it prepares to dissolve.

In a statement released on Friday morning, the group made a full and unambiguous apology for its actions, accepting that it bore “direct responsibility” for years of bloodshed and misery.

“We know that we caused a lot of pain during that long period of armed struggle, including damage that can never be put right,” it said. “We wish to show our respect for those who were killed or wounded by Eta and those who were affected by the conflict. We are truly sorry.”

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1 comment:

Anonymous said...

You want to show your apologetic?
Do what the old Samurai did, seppuku, to show sincerity.