“We know that we caused a lot of pain during that long period of armed struggle, including damage that can never be put right,” it said. “We wish to show our respect for those who were killed or wounded by Eta and those who were affected by the conflict. “We know that, owing to the necessities of all kinds of armed struggle, our actions have hurt people who bore no responsibility whatsoever. Facebook Twitter Pinterest The Basque newspapers Gara and Berria carry news of Eta’s apology on Friday morning. It took up armed struggle the following decade and waged a bloody campaign that ended in 2011 when it announced a halt to its violence.

Source: The Guardian April 20, 2018 09:24 UTC