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People read the front pages of Basque newspapers some of which carry the headline 'Finally!' in relation to ETA'S statement, in San Sebastian, Basque Country, northern Spain, 21 October 2011
Friday, Oct. 21, 2011

Open quoteWe face a historic opportunity to obtain a just and democratic solution to the age-old political conflict.Close quote

  • ETA,
  • Basque separatist group, in a statement announcing the end of its campaign of violence and asking for open dialogue with the Spanish and French governments. Its campaign lasted for more than 40 years and killed over 800 people
Photo: JAVIER ETXEZARRETA / EPA | Source: BBC