Spain’s prime minister and the Basque regional president have agreed that the armed Basque separatist group Eta must maintain a ceasefire and end extortion. Eta declared a permanent ceasefire on 22 March. The group has been engaged in a violent campaign for Basque independence for more than 30 years. Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero discussed the ceasefire with Basque leader Juan Jose Ibarretxe. They said Eta must stop using extortion against businesses and politicians. Full Story
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