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- Batasuna is the political wing of Euskadi Ta Azkatasuna (ETA), a separatist group
- Biggest crackdown on Batasuna since ETA called off a 15-month ceasefire in June, 2007The New York Times: Basque Leaders Arrested in Spain (October 5, 2007)
- 22 were arrestedThe New York Times: Basque Leaders Arrested in Spain (October 5, 2007)
- Charges: Holding an illegal political meetingThe New York Times: Basque Leaders Arrested in Spain (October 5, 2007)
- Batasuna leader Arnaldo Otegi arrested in June, 2007
- Otegi jailed for 15 months for praising terrorismReuters: Basque separatist leader jailed after truce ends (Jun 8, 2007)
- Joseba Permach, who took over leadership from Otegi, was one of the 22 arrested
- ETA considered a terrorist organization
- ETA formed with the goal of creating a completely independent, socialist Basque
- Struggle for Basque independence dates back to the 19th century
- Basque has operated under an autonomous government in Spain since 1978
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