Sheena Campbell House in LurganUpper Bann Ógra Shinn Féin have expressed their support for youth and political organizations in the Basque Country, as part of an international week of solidarity. The news comes not long after the Spanish Government decision to ban a further 2 Basque pro-independence organisations, in the run up to the March 1st Basque elections. (Askatauna and D3M, Demokratzia 3 milioi.) Ógra Shinn Féin cumainn across Ireland have planned a number of actions to mark the week of solidarity.
Ógra activist in Upper Bann, and Sinn Féin Councillor, Johnny McGibbon commented,
“This week we are flying the Basque National Flag from the Sinn Féin Office to symbolize our solidarity with the Basque people, and in particular with Basque political party Batasuna and the youth organisation Segi. The Spanish Government ban on these political organizations is nothing short of draconian.”
He continued,
“I have visited the Basque Country on a number of occasions, most recently in October, and have witnessed this ban in action. The Spanish have closed down newspapers, radio stations and have over 800 Basque political activists in prison. The Spanish and French Governments must be prepared to treat political organisations with equality if any peace process is to succeed.”
Cllr. McGibbon continued,
“Anyone seeking further information on the Basque Country can visit the Irish Basque Committees at http://www.irishbasquecommittees.blogspot.com/ ”
Sinn Féin activists in Lurgan show their support for International Solidarity with the Basque Country.
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