A group of around 70 former prisoners from the Basque liberation movement Eta have expressed regret for violent acts they had perpetrated.
A statement was read out at an event in the Basque town of Durango, which said that they "accepted full responsibility for the consequences of the conflict".
The group said they recognised the "multilateral damage" resulting from their actions and as such “will act responsibly with positive and constructive will and vision."
The statement also demanded an amnesty for Eta members still in Spanish custody.
The Spanish government condemned the meeting as a "witches' sabbath".