Who
The Basque conflict exists between the Basque National Liberation Movement and the Spanish government. The Basque population has preserved it's own culture and language over time and share the common idea to be independent from Spain.
When
It has been an ongoing conflict since 1959 and continues today.
- 1836: Spain's central government revokes the Basque's financial rights
- 1936: Civil war between nationalist and republican forces breaks out after coup d'etat of Spanish republican government. General Francisco Franco establishes dictatorship
- 1958: Basque nationalist group ETA (Euskadi Ta Aaskatasuna) is formed, declaring an armed struggle against Spanish dictator General Francisco Franco's suppression of Basque culture and language
- November 1975: Franco dies, Spain begins transition to democracy
Why
The Basques are a proud population that have been inhabiting Western Europe . They have managed to preserve their language and culture over the centuries and most of the population today share a desire to be self governed. The Spanish government, however, wants to keep the country together, denying the Basques independence.
Where
It takes place on the northern border of Spain on the shores of the Bay of Biscay and the two sides of the Pyrenees mountains.
Scale
- global- often referred to as "Europe's longest war"
- region- the term "basque country" is used to describe the area where the population is most concentrated
- local- mostly takes place on Spanish soil
sources
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basque_Conflict
http://www.flashpoints.info/countries-conflicts/Spain-Basque-web/Spain-Basque_briefing.html
http://www.usip.org/publications/basque-conflict-new-ideas-and-prospects-peace
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