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 22:18

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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.

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22.13

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.

S'estan disparant pilotes de goma per part de la policia nacional a la T1 de l'aeroport. Ja no només foam. Les pilotes de goma estan PROHIBIDES a Catalunya. Gravíssim. #SentenciaProces #Tsunamidemocratic pic.twitter.com/tovO2R6osG
— Observatori del Sistema Penal i els Drets Humans (@OSPDH1) October 14, 2019

22.00

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

21.31

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.

21.25

Collective Bella Ciao at Barcelona airport.

Sona ‘Bella Ciao’ a l’aeroport. @tsunami_dem pic.twitter.com/r4xLDGmxfi
— Albert Mercadé (@albertmercade) October 14, 2019

21.24

+100 flights cancelled at Barcelona airport due to protests

21.06

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

21.03

Editorial by The Guardian: "The Guardian view on Scottish nationalism: a warning from Catalonia"

18.33

Surprise action with 1.200 cars at Madrid airport right now.

18.30

Protesters sing Catalan anthem at Barcelona airport.

Els Segadors sona a la T1#SentenciaProces pic.twitter.com/4SSYP83pn8
— Raül Clemente (@clemente_raul) October 14, 2019

17.39

First police charges at Barcelona airport, where protestors keep arriving.

[VÍDEO] Així corre la multitud arran de les càrregues #SentenciaProces https://t.co/n1fuVCWTvN pic.twitter.com/uHzhs5u5Fs
— VilaWeb (@VilaWeb) October 14, 2019

16.48

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

16.32

Greens/EFA in the European Parliament show solidarity with Catalan leaders and say sentences are a "travesty of justice".

Showing solidarity to the Catalan leaders.

We consider this ruling disproportionate and call for a political solution.

Read more 👉 https://t.co/89m6B7Hc80 #catalonia #Catalunya #SentenciaDelProces pic.twitter.com/zMIrMQYe1N
— Greens/EFA in the EU Parliament 🌍 (@GreensEFA) October 14, 2019

16.21

Impressive picture of Barcelona airport filled with protestors.

16.10

Protesters keep heading towards Barcelona airport.

16.02

Thousands march on foot to Barcelona airport following the indication of the protest camapign Tsunami Democràtic.

Thousands of citizens march on foot to #Barcelona's airport to protest against the 100-years-jail conviction of 9 #Catalonia's political & civil leaders for organizing the 2017 independence #referendum.#Standup4Catalonia pic.twitter.com/nLIL5c5nEn
— [ David d'Ent.🎗#JoSócCDR ] (@denterd) October 14, 2019

15.54

"Catalan separatist leaders given lengthy prison sentences", headline by The Guardian.

15.38

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

Proud to be part of this Club. https://t.co/RlkeYsyccS
— Gerard Piqué (@3gerardpique) October 14, 2019

15.35

High-speed railway cut in Girona.

15.30

This is how the road to Barcelona airport looks right now.

[VÍDEO] Així es troben els accessos a l'aeroport de Barcelona #SentenciaProces https://t.co/n1fuVCWTvN pic.twitter.com/80EAbUDDOT
— VilaWeb (@VilaWeb) October 14, 2019