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Massive protests in Catalonia against referendum trial verdict

  • Follow the latest developments after the conviction of pro-independence leaders for sedition

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14.10.2019 - 20:18
Actualització: 14.10.2019 - 22:18

Nine Catalan political leaders and activists have been convicted to between 9 and 13 years in jail for their role in the 2017 independence referendum, found guilty of sedition and in some cases misuse of funds.

Spain’s Supreme Court convicted former vice president Oriol Junqueras to 13 years behind bars, with former ministers Jordi Turull, Raül Romeva and Dolors Bassa getting a 12-year sentence. The former parliament speaker, Carme Forcadell, was sentenced to 11 and a half years for sedition. Former ministers Joaquim Forn and Josep Rull got 10.5-year sentences each, with leading activists Jordi Sànchez and Jordi Cuixart being sentenced to 9 years, also for sedition.

The long-awaited verdict sparked protests all throughout Catalonia, with several pro-independence groups calling demonstrations and blocking major roads in Barcelona. Early in the afternoon, the Tsunami Democràtic group called to block the Barcelona airport. The prison sentences attracted international attention, with major political figures reacting to the verdict.

Follow the latest developments here.

22.13h

Catalan human rights association denounces use of rubber bullets by Spanish police at Barcelona airport charges. The use of rubber bullets is forbidden in Catalonia.

22.00h

Heavy police charges by Spanish police right now at Barcelona's Via Laietana.

21.31h

Football coach Pep Guardiola reads statement on behalf of Tsunami Democràtic protest group, calling on the international community to take a clear stance on the conflict between Catalonia and Spain.

21.24h

+100 flights cancelled at Barcelona airport due to protests

21.06h

Tens of thousands gather in most cities and villages of Catalonia, often under the rain, against the verdict and in favour of independence.

18.33h

Surprise action with 1.200 cars at Madrid airport right now.

16.48h

15 flights cancelled at Barcelona airport so far due to protests.

16.21h

Impressive picture of Barcelona airport filled with protestors.

16.10h

Protesters keep heading towards Barcelona airport.

15.38h

FC Barcelona player Gerard Piqué feels proud of his club after it states that "Prison is not the solution" in an announcement.

15.35h

High-speed railway cut in Girona.

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