Human Chain for Basque Self-determination, 2014

The Human Chain for Basque Self-determination, also called gure ESKU bidea (Basque words which mean "our right" and also "the way is in our hands," as a pun), was a human chain and demonstration held on 8 June 2014 in the Basque Country, claiming the Basque people's right to decide about their political status, eventually as a nation.[1][2] It linked Durango (Biscay) to Iruñea (Navarre) by a human chain along 123 km. It was called by Gure Esku Dago (Basque for "It's in Our Hands"). About 150,000 persons participated in the human chain, according to the organization's estimates.[3]

Human Chain for Basque Self-determination
Map of the chain's route
Date8 June 2014
Location
Basque Country
Caused byPolitical rights of the Basque people
MethodsHuman chain
Number
150,000 protestors
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  1. ^ "Basques form human chain in independence bid from Spain". Yahoo News. AFP. 8 June 2014. Retrieved 10 June 2014.
  2. ^ Goyoaga, Arantza (8 June 2014). "Basques form 123-km human chain calling for independence vote". Reuters. Retrieved 10 June 2014.[dead link]
  3. ^ Zurutuza, Karlos (9 June 2014). "Train on the Move to Unite Basques, Scots and Catalans". IPS. Retrieved 10 June 2014.
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