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A report reaching the news desk of CEOAFRICA is that Spain's top criminal court has decided to release nine jailed militants from the Eta Basque separatist group.

The Audiencia Nacional's decision follows a European court ruling which overturned Spain's extension of Eta prisoners' sentences.

Last month there was bitterness among relatives of Eta victims when Eta member Ines del Rio was released.

A violent 40-year campaign by Eta killed more than 800 people. The group declared a ceasefire in 2011.

More details to follow.