Spanish police used “excessive and disproportionate” force on Sunday, says Amnesty International
The human rights NGO calls for an urgent, “thorough, and immediate” investigation
October 4, 2017 04:48 PM
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Politics news from Catalonia and Barcelona
Spanish king takes on the Catalan government and makes no call for dialogue
Felipe says that authorities in Catalonia are “fracturing” society, but makes no comment on the police violence
October 4, 2017 03:20 PM
International observers “strongly condemn” Spanish violence
The group of observers lauds citizens and polling station staff who “performed to the best of their ability”
October 4, 2017 02:12 PM
Post-referendum Catalan strike is ‘nazi’, says People’s Party spokesman
Rafael Hernando believes that pro-independence parties are looking forward to ‘deaths’ in the streets
October 4, 2017 12:32 PM
Catalonia to declare independence in a matter of days, says president
‘It’s an European issue. I think we won the right to be heard,’ Carles Puigdemont says in an interview with the BBC
October 4, 2017 12:11 PM
International observers: “We saw numerous and repeated violations of civil and human rights”
Helena Catt, head of the International Election Expert Research Team, said that "despite enormous obstacle and fear" they noted a "significant turnout" so the Catalan referendum "should be respected"
October 3, 2017 09:48 AM
October 1 referendum results must be taken into account, says the international delegation
The spokesman of the delegation stated that the referendum has been “a success” despite “difficult circumstances”
October 2, 2017 11:24 PM
Thousands march in support of referendum vote
The student-organized rally also stood in condemnation of violent police actions on Sunday
October 2, 2017 09:29 PM
EU fails to condemn Spanish police violence
European Commission statement says Catalan conflict is an “internal matter” while president Puigdemont calls for international mediation
October 2, 2017 06:45 PM
UN calls for an investigation into Spainish police violence against Catalan voters
Spain reminded of its “commitment to respect freedom of expression and peaceful assembly” by OSCE
October 2, 2017 05:37 PM
Catalan president asks for international mediation backed by the EU
Carles Puigdemont says an investigation will be launched to determine the people responsible for the Spanish police violence on Sunday
October 2, 2017 04:15 PM
Catalan Parliament to declare independence following 'yes' victory, president says
At least 893 people were injured following Spanish police violent crackdown on voters
October 2, 2017 01:49 AM
General strike called as protesters take to the streets
Plaza Catalunya fills with protesters in response to the day's turbulent events
October 1, 2017 10:22 PM
Rajoy denies referendum amid calls for his resignation
Spanish president plays down independence vote while public figures call for him to step down after police violence
October 1, 2017 09:59 PM
A tough day for the Catalan police
Judge accuses Mossos d’Esquadra of “inactivity” as some officers join with firefighters to protect public against Spanish police violence
October 1, 2017 08:01 PM
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