As the death toll from Thursday's bombings in Madrid continues to rise, thousands of Spaniards are gathering in the city for an anti-terrorism demonstration. On Friday, a 7-month-old child died, bringing the death toll to 199. Earlier, people across Spain observed a minute of silence in honor of the victims of the bombings at train stations. In Washington, President Bush laid a wreath at the residence of the Spanish ambassador. José María Aznar, the Prime Minister of Spain, promised to follow every lead and clue to find those responsible. A radio station quoted security officials saying that an unexploded bomb found near a train station does not resemble the bombs used by Basque separatists. Initially, officials held the separatist group ETA responsible for the attack, but they are also considering the possibility of a role by the terrorist network al-Qaeda.
Thousands of Spaniards Gather for Anti-Terrorism Demonstration - 2004-03-12
Following the devastating bombings in Madrid, which resulted in 199 deaths, thousands of Spaniards participated in an anti-terrorism demonstration. The Spanish government is investigating both ETA and al-Qaeda as potential perpetrators. This situation highlights ongoing concerns about terrorism in Europe.
👥 Key Players
📰 What Happened
A series of bombings in Madrid resulted in 199 deaths, prompting a large anti-terrorism demonstration in the city. The Spanish government is investigating both ETA and al-Qaeda as possible perpetrators.
- The bombings occurred on March 11, 2004.
- An unexploded bomb was found, differing from ETA's usual methods.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Terrorism has been a significant issue in Europe, with various groups like ETA and al-Qaeda posing threats. The Madrid bombings marked a pivotal moment in Spain's fight against terrorism.
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