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Who was involved in the Basque conflict?
The Basque nationalist forces agreed in defining the Basque conflict as having a political nature and in presenting ETA and the Spanish State as the two conflicting parties.
What were the goals of ETA?
Its goal was gaining independence for the Basque Country. ETA was the main group within the Basque National Liberation Movement and was the most important Basque participant in the Basque conflict. Between 1968 and 2010, it killed 829 people (including 340 civilians) and injured thousands more.
What are the common terrorism activities therein?
These have included hijackings, hostage takings, kidnappings, mass shootings, car bombings, and, frequently, suicide bombings. Although apparently random, the victims and locations of terrorist attacks often are carefully selected for their shock value.
What are precursor crimes?
Precursor crimes, known and/or alleged, include various fraud schemes, petty crime, identity and immigration crimes, the counterfeit of goods, narcotics trade, and illegal weapons procurement, amongst others.
When did the Basque conflict begin?
July 31, 1959 – October 20, 2011
Basque conflict/Periods
Are Basque and Catalan the same?
Basque is the only non-Romance language (as well as non-Indo-European) with an official status in mainland Spain. Catalan, co-official in Catalonia and in the Balearic Islands. It is recognised but not official in Aragon, in the area of La Franja.
Who is efram Gonzalez?
Efram “the Spaniard” Gonzalez was a Basque ETA bomb-maker who was associated with the Medellin Cartel of Colombia during the late 1980s. He was the man who built the bombs used in the assassinations of Prime Minister Luis Carrero Blanco and Minister of Defense Alejandro Rivera and the bombing of Avianca Flight 203.
Who oversees prevent duty?
Our Prevent Steering Group oversees the implementation of the Prevent Duty. The steering group is chaired by our director of children’s services.
When did terrorism become an official Offence in USA?
The United States already had anti-terrorism legislation before 11 September 2001 and after that date passed two major acts: the USA Patriot Act 2001 (Bill no. H.R.