Basque Separatist ETA's Leader Irastorza Arrested

EU | November 5, 2016, Saturday // 14:31|  views

The Spanish government claims that the leader of the Basque separatist organisation ETA Mikel Irastorza has been arrested in the southwest of France in a joint operation of the French intelligence Services and the Spanish police, reported Reuters.

Irastorza was hiding from authorities in the village of Ascain.

The operation continues and may lead to new arrests, announced the Spanish Interior Ministry.


Tags: Eta, Spain, Basque, France, separatist, irastorza

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