The Washington Times

Colombia, Spain probe rebel groups' ties

Dec 9 -- Spain's government is investigating links between the Basque separatist group ETA and Colombian FARC rebels, following reports by Colombian officials that the groups have trained together and jointly planned assassinations and bombings.

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"We need to investigate because these connections, this alliance, between terrorist groups, as are ETA and FARC, are a reality," said Spanish Chief Prosecutor Javier Zaragoza.

He submitted a 17-page report to Spain's highest anti-terrorism court last week accusing ETA members of instructing the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) in explosives and car-bomb techniques at rebel camps in the Colombian jungle.

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