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Kofi Annan tweeted this today... @KofiAnnan/992524100219408385Permalink On twitter.com
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So, assuming the pressure came from the Spanish government, what's their issue with the photo? Well, obviously any high profile visibility into the Catalan conflict has to be stopped, on top of the need for Spain to separate the two conflicts.Permalink On twitter.com
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The Basque banner, a longtime staple in Euskadi, is a protest against the Spanish policy of dispersing Eta prisoners throughout Spain, far from home, an unjust punishment on their families. Yesterday, Rajoy specifically ruled out changing this policy.On twitter.com
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It's interesting the changes to the text also - Annan has removed this key phrase: - 'While there's much to be done towards reconciliation this is an historic day that should be celebrated across Europe.' This sentiment is in direct conflict with Spanish government thinking...Permalink On twitter.com
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Rajoy talked about how they had defeated Eta without conceding anything, how the fight against them would go on. There was nothing close to a celebratory tone to the remarks, more like a gloating. I'm not defending Eta, a terrorist organisation responsible for over 800 deaths.Permalink On twitter.com
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However, there's nothing in Rajoy's outlook that recognises 'building peace' or 'reconciliation.' From a Catalan viewpoint, the news is worrying - Madrid again shows its inability to take the high road but also we see how it can silence even the highest-profile 'good' people.Permalink On twitter.com
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