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Jihadists Want Spanish Government to Say Al-Qaida Bombed the Trains
From Jihad Unspun[The] London-based Al-Quds al-Arabi Arabic newspaper received an earlier claim of responsibility in al-Qaidaâs name, as did Jihad Unspun, but the Spanish government has been reluctant to blame the group, saying the Basque separatist group ETA was the prime suspect, even though they have denied responsbility. This is thought to be because 90% of Spain was against the war on Iraqm and if Al-Qaida is seen as being behind Thursdays attack, it would likely swing the vote away from the ruling party as sentiments amongst the population would erupt against their countries involvement in Iraq and Afghanistan. Prime Minister Jose Maria Aznar has been a staunch supporter of the U.S.-led war in Iraq and this latest attacks could spell real trouble for his party. ... There has now been three clear claims of responsibility from Al-Qaida and a complete denial of responsibility from ETA. It has also become obvious that the State is governing the Spanish media and that the government is trying to whitewash the repercussions of the countryâs involvement in the killing fields of Iraq and Afghanistan. Posted by: Mike Sylwester 2004-03-14 |
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