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Batasuna is the alleged political arm of the militant Basque separatist group, Euskadi Ta Askatasuna (more commonly known as ETA). Because of its supposed ties to ETA, it is officially banned in Spain. Basque is a region of Northern Spain that has operated autonomously since 1978.
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- Also known as: Herri Batasuna, Euskal Herritarok
- Founded: April, 1978
- Banned in Spain in 2003
- ETA classified as a terrorist organization
- ETA has been responsible for over 800 deaths over 30 yearsBBC News: Who are ETA? (January 5, 2007)
- Batasuna denies being front for ETA, but does not denounce their violent actionsBBC News: Profile: Batasuna
- Leader Arnaldo Otegi and his successor Joseba Permach were both arrested in 2007
- Regional influence: About 15% of the vote in the Basque autonomous regionBBC News: Profile: Batasuna
- ETA was formed in the '50s to create an independent, socialist Basque
- Basque Nationalist Party is not illegal
- Basque region also covers parts of France
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Batasuna: With regard to the judgement delivered by the European Court of Human Rights of Strasburg, http://askapena.org/?q=en
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@ordizia 7- Batasuna gai izan bada ilegalizatua ere barne eztabida bat gainditzeko bere ideien indarragtik izango delakoan nago, ezta?
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@ordizia 5- Deiarentzat PNV diseño "gora eta gora" esatekoa da, Batasuna diseño ordea kriminalizazioa eta ilegalizazioa bultzatzeko da
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Batasuna diseñó en 2005 un proyecto para controlar y dirigir el movimiento de ikastolas http://ff.im/4WVlf
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Fwd: Batasuna diseñó en 2005 un proyecto para controlar y dirigir el movimiento de ikastolas Deia -... [pic] http://ff.im/4WVey
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The Jurist: "Spain Basque Leaders Charged for Meeting with ETA-Linked Party"
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World Socialist Website: "Arrests of Batasuna Leadership Ahead of Elections"
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Reuters: "Interview: Batasuna Still Hopes for Spanish Peace Talks"
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BBC News: "End of ETA Ceasefire No Surprise"
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The Economist: "The Peace Test"
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Reuters: "Basque Batasuna Calls on ETA to Resume Ceasefire"
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Basque Nationalism | Add a Link
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The Guardian: Interactive Guide to Basque Nationalism
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DTIS: "Basque Nationalism: History, Roots and Possible Solutions" (167KB)WARNING: PDF File
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Oral Tradition Journal: "Orality and Basque Nationalism" (2001) (199KB)WARNING: PDF File
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BBC News: "Analysis: Basque Pride"
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Le Monde Diplomatique: "Basque Nationalism Undermined by ETA" (February, 1998)
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Batasuna Timeline
- 1978: April, Herri Batasuna, meaning Unity of the People, is founded from Euskadiko Ezkerra members
- 1979: March 1, Herri Batasuna wins 13% in the Spanish General Election
- 1984: November 20, Founding leader Santiago Brouard is assassinated by the GAL
- 1989: Josu Muguruza, A Spanish parliamentarian and Batasuna leader is killed by the Bases Autónomas
- 1998-2001: Batasuna adopts the name Euskal Herritarrok meaning We Basque Citizens
- 2003: A Spanish court declares Batasuna illegal
- 2007: October 4, 23 leaders of Batasuna are arrested for holding a 'secret political meeting'
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