[Assam] ETA and the European Parliament. Assam Sovereignty Restoration Bill by Delhi can be the way forward. Assam & the ULFA can learn from the ETA massage to the Basque people. ULFA’S RESTRAINT stance on India’s unilateral ceasefire period was exemplary.

[Bartta Bistar]

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EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT Debate on Basque process at the centre of EU
parliament's agenda
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10/23/2006
A priori, the motion that boosts a dialogued channel has the support of most
of the parliament groups. The presence of Basque delegations would be wide
since all Basque groups consider the event very significant.

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The Basque conflict is at the centre of the European agenda. There's barely
two days to go and groups in the European parliament as well as Basque
parties take stands. If predictions come true, the motion in favour of a
dialogued channel has guaranteed the support of most of the parliament
groups. Meanwhile, Spain's Conservative PP and its allies try to exert
pressure by making critical statements and organising demonstrations. España
y Libertad (an organisation in favour of the unity of Spain) for instance,
has summoned a gathering on Monday in front of the European parliament at
06:30 pm.

A wide representation of the Basque political spectrum is expected, such as
a delegation of the Basque government led by spokeswoman Miren Azkarate and
councillors Esther Larrañaga and Javier Madrazo. Representatives of Basque
Nationalist EA, of the Communist Party of the Basque Lands, of trade union
LAB, and of Aquitaine will attended the meeting, as well as Irish mediator
Father Alec Reid.

Spain's High Court judge Santiago Pedraz has allowed LAB secretary general
Rafa Díez Usabiaga to fly to Strasbourg to attend the debate. Díaz Usabiaga
is accused in the proceedings that investigate the financing of ETA through
the "herriko tabernas" network (pub-like offices).

*Day's plan*

The debate will open on Wednesday 25th at 09:00 am. The European Commission,
the EU Council and representatives of each political group will take part at
the event.

Subsequently, members of parliament will vote the resolutions of the
different groups around 12:30 pm.

*Stands of Basque parties*

President of PNV party Josu Jon Imaz has stated that his party, which "has
always believed in Europe" and "has always bet on its political
significance", will be on Wednesdays in Strasbourg. He has considered "very
important and decisive" the support of the EU to the peace process in the
Basque Country.

President of Nationalist EA Begoña Errazti thinks that the debate is a
signal that the process is improving.

Co-ordinator of Communist Ezker Batua Berdeak Javier Madrazo has described
as "good news" that the European Parliament earns recognition to the peace
process.





A translation of the last significant ETA declaration is given below.

*Full text of the Eta declaration.*

Message from Euskadi Ta Askatasuna [Eta] to the Basque people.

The Basque revolutionary socialist national liberation organisation Euskadi
Ta Askatasuna (Eta) wishes to make known via this declaration the following
decision:

Euskadi Ta Askatasuna has decided to declare a permanent ceasefire as from
0000 (2300GMT) on 24 March 2006.

The aim of this decision is to promote a democratic process in Euskal-Herria
(the Basque Country) in order that the Basque people might implement the
political change they need through dialogue, negotiation and agreement.

Leaving behind the current framework of negation, partition and imposition,
a democratic framework must be built for Euskal-Herria, recognising the
rights as a people which are its due and guaranteeing the opportunity to
develop all political options in the future.

At the end of this process, Basque citizens must have the say and the
decision on their future, thus giving a democratic solution to the conflict.


Eta considers that it is for all Basque agents to develop this process and
to adopt the appropriate agreements for the future of Euskal-Herria, taking
into account its plurality and its totality.

The Spanish and French states must recognise the results of this democratic
process, without interference or limitations of any kind. The decision we
Basque citizens make on our future will have to be respected.

We call on all agents to act responsibly and to be consistent with the step
taken by Eta.

It is time for agreements. We must all accept our responsibilities to build
together the democratic solution which the Basque people need. It is time to
take important decisions, moving from words to deeds.

Eta calls on the Spanish and French authorities to respond positively to
this new situation, and not to obstruct the democratic process, leaving
repression aside and showing the will to give a negotiated solution to the
conflict .

Lastly, we call on Basque citizens in general and the members of the radical
Basque nationalist Left in particular to get involved in this process and to
fight for the rights as a people which are our due.

Eta expresses its desire and will for the process which has begun to reach
its end, thereby achieving a truly democratic situation for Euskal-Herria,
ending the long years of conflict and building a peace based on justice.

We reaffirm our commitment to continue taking steps in the future in
accordance with this will and to keep fighting until we obtain the rights of
Euskal-Herria.

Ending the conflict, here and now, is possible. This is the desire and the
will of Eta.

Euskal Herria, March 2006

Euskadi Ta Askatasuna

Eta
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