Orain Herria, Orain Bakea: Local perspectives from Basque nationalists on a lasting peace in the Basque Country
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2016-02-16
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For many years there has been a conflict in the Basque historic regions. However, a definitive ceasefire and the start of a decommissioning process announced by ETA changed perspectives and paved the way for a peaceful future. This research focuses on the perspectives of Basque nationalists about a lasting peace settlement in the Basque historic regions. Qualitative research, including semi-structured interviews, participant observation and small talk, was done in the Basque historic regions. This research shows that Basque nationalists all believe there is a political conflict which manifested itself in violence from ETA and from the Spanish state. As a consequence society is divided socially and politically and many people have suffered from human rights violations. According to Basque nationalist informants in this research, a peace settlement is needed and should include decommissioning, negotiations, condemnation of any type of human rights violations, transitional justice, reconciliation and the right to decide.
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Faculteit der Managementwetenschappen