Friday, January 25, 2013

Xabier Bidaurre sentenced to a year of prison

Xabier Bidaurre
According to topatu, Xabier Bidaurre has been sentenced to a year of prison by the "Audencia Nacional" (a special court that its main objective is fight against basque struggle). He was accused of "exalting terrorism". According to spanish authorities, on 2010 some banners appeared in Galdakao (Bizkaia south basque country) with slogans in support of basque political pirsoners. Ertzaintza (basque regional police) took the banners and took the fingerprints that supposedly identify with Xabier.

One month after that, he was arrested accused of being member of Segi. He has not been yet tried for the accusation of being member of Segi. For the legal defense of Xabier, the slogans in support of basque political prisoners are a personal opinion of Xabier.

Different people of Galdakao have denounced that Ertzaintza harassment is necessary for the "Audiencia Nacional". Besides, spanish government continue with the repression against basque struggle despite the new situation after the decision of ETA to not use more arms. Different protests have been called in Galdakao.

No comments:

Post a Comment