Basque Government Holds Secret Talks with ETA Members
The Basque government has orchestrated clandestine meetings between ETA prisoners and their victims as part of a restorative justice initiative. This program, backed by the public prosecution, aims to facilitate the conditional release of prisoners, but has sparked controversy among critics.
The discussions take place in a rural house and involve 17 ETA prisoners, primarily loyal to the Bildu coalition, and five victims of the group. The prosecutor's office has endorsed the release of a notable prisoner, known as 'Txeroki', as a result of his participation in these talks. This restorative justice program is designed to prepare prisoners for reintegration into society, but the involvement of victims has raised ethical and emotional concerns.
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Highlights
Secret meetings organized
The Basque government held secret meetings between 17 ETA prisoners and five victims in a rural house.
Restorative justice program
The initiative is part of a restorative justice program to prepare prisoners for conditional release.
Prosecution support
The public prosecution supports the meetings and the restorative justice program.
Controversial involvement
Critics argue that involving victims in such discussions is controversial and sensitive.
Prisoner release endorsement
The prosecutor's office endorsed the release of a prisoner known as 'Txeroki' for his participation.