ETA attacks in the Netherlands

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ETA attacks in Netherlands
Part of Basque conflict
Location The Hague and Amsterdam,
Netherlands
Date1989-1990
Target Spanish interests
Attack type
Bombings
Deaths0
Injured5~ [1]
Perpetrator ETA

The Euskadi Ta Askatasuna (ETA) separatist organisation committed several attacks on Spanish consulates and businesses in the Netherlands in 1989 and 1990. The bomb attacks were the heaviest in the country since World War II.

Contrary to the ETA's usual tactics, the group did not immediately claim the attacks, leading to police investigations into the perpetrators. Following the bomb at the Spanish ambassador's house, Spanish authorities asked the Dutch government for increased protection for their diplomats. Extra guards were deployed at Spanish consulates in the country. [4] On 24 July 1990 the group claimed responsibility for the bombings in Amsterdam. [5]

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References

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  2. "Digibron.nl, Drie bomaanslagen den Haag nog altijd raadsel".
  3. 1 2 "Bommen voor Felipe - Kleintje Muurkrant". stelling.nl. 2004-11-01. Retrieved 2018-07-15.
  4. 1 2 "Digibron.nl, Bomaanslag op huis Spaanse ambassadeur".
  5. 1 2 "Aanslagen Amsterdam opgeeist door de Eta". NRC (in Dutch). 1990-07-24. Retrieved 2018-07-15.
  6. "Politie vermoedt betrokkenheid van ETA bij aanslag - NRC". NRC. Nrc.nl. 9 July 1990. Retrieved 2018-07-15.