Basque and Irish political ex-prisoners talk

dublin | rights, freedoms and repression | event notice Thursday December 11, 2003 12:43 by mikel

Spanish and French Prisons today

The meeting will be addressed by the Basque political ex-prisoner Blanca Kalzakorta and by the Irish political ex-prisoner “Flash” Mc Veigh. After their presentation and the relevant questions and answers we hope there will be an opportunity for an open debate.

Date: Friday 12 December 2003

Time: 7.30pm

Venue: Teachers Club (room 2) 64 Parnell Sq. West



The event will be a public presentation of the situation of the political prisoners currently being held in Spanish and French prisons as a consequence of the political conflict between the Basque Country and the Spanish State. Issues such as prisoners rights (bails, release, health, education, visits…), special legislation, special courts, etc will be covered, as it would be any other matter that those attending want to raise.

The meeting will be addressed by the Basque political ex-prisoner Blanca Kalzakorta and by the Irish political ex-prisoner “Flash” Mc Veigh. After their presentation and the relevant questions and answers we hope there will be an opportunity for an open debate.



Blanca Kalzakorta 39 years old, was arrested in 1987 in Irun, //the
border between the northern and southern Basque Country (Spain and
France).In prison for 9 months, but she has
been relative if prisoners for 14 years. Her mother was released from
prison three years ago, after serving a long sentence.

To arrange a meeting or an interview contact the following e-mail
ilargi_beltza@hotmail.com>