This is big news and an important step toward a peaceful resolution of the Basque conflict.
The armed Basque group ETA says it is willing to accept international mediation to help solve its long-running conflict with the Spanish government. Two weeks after it announced a cease-fire, the group said in a statement it is willing to "jointly explore" with overseas mediators the steps required for a democratic process, "including commitments to be taken by ETA." Read the entire article here: