What language is Ertzaintza?
The Ertzaintza (Basque: [erts̻aints̻a], English: Public Guard or People’s Guard), is the autonomous police force for the Basque Country, largely replacing the Spanish Policía Nacional (National Police) and Guardia Civil (Civil Guard). An Ertzaintza member is called an ertzaina (IPA: [erts̻aɲa]).
What was ETA’s goal?
The group was founded in 1959 and later evolved from a group promoting traditional Basque culture to a paramilitary group engaged in a violent campaign of bombing, assassinations and kidnappings in the Southern Basque Country and throughout Spanish territory. Its goal was gaining independence for the Basque Country.
Where is the Basque region of Spain located?
The Basque Country (Basque: Euskal Herria; Spanish: País Vasco; French: Pays basque) is the name given to the home of the Basque people. The Basque country is located in the western Pyrenees, straddling the border between France and Spain on the coast of the Bay of Biscay….Basque Country (greater region)
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How did the Basque conflict end?
The war ended with the victory of the nationalist forces, with General Francisco Franco establishing a dictatorship that lasted for almost four decades.
Who was the leader of ETA?
José Antonio Urrutikoetxea
The political leader of the Basque separatist group Eta has been arrested in the French Alps after 17 years on the run, officials say. In a joint French-Spanish police operation, Josu Ternera – whose real name is José Antonio Urrutikoetxea – was arrested in Sallanches. He is accused over several Eta killings.
Is Basque part of Spain or France?
The Basque Country is an autonomous community in northern Spain and southern France, near the Pyrenees. The Basques have a unique culture, language and many traditions that differ greatly from their Spanish and French neighbours.
Do the Basques want independence?
Basque people have managed to preserve their own identifying characteristics such as their own culture and language throughout the centuries and today a large part of the population shares a collective consciousness and a desire to be self-governed, either with further political autonomy or full independence.