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.

• 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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