The trial of seven people accused of helping immigrants enter Lapurdi begins on Korrika Day
After being postponed in January, thetrialof seven people accused of helping 36 immigrants enter Lapurdi began this Tuesday in the Baiona court. About 100 people have gathered in front of the court to show their support for the defendants.
The seven defendants face fines of up to 750,000 euros and 10 years' imprisonment . They have been denied the possibility of testifying in Basque at the trial.
On March 14, 2024, on the 23rd, a group of citizens, together with 36 immigrants, took part in the race for the AEK and made their way from Irun to Hendaia through the Santiago Bridge.
Twentypolitical, social and trade union actorsparticipated in this act of disobedience andtook advantageof to denounce European migration policies . The French State has prosecuted seven members accused of helping migrants.
All these months the defendants have received broad solidarity throughthe J'accuse campaignlaunched in November 2024, about5,000 peoplehave self-incriminated themselves.
They have also received the support of several elected representatives. The lawsuits in 19 municipalities in the French Basque Country have called for the acquittal of the defendants and for 'human migration policies'. The Basque deputies of the Paris courts expressed their support for them and the matter has also reached the Members of the European Parliament.
Since 2021, 10 migrants have died in the Basque Country trying to cross the border between the Spanish and French states.
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