Spain ignores UN's demands to release Catalan leaders, says pro-independence group
The body had set a 6-month deadline for the freedom of the jailed political figures
The body had set a 6-month deadline for the freedom of the jailed political figures
NGO concerned about "criminalization" of peaceful protests, which could have "dissuasive effect" on citizen demonstrations
Request for freedom for two activists, criticism of sedition charges and concern surrounding Spain's judicial approach on mass peaceful demonstrations among top topics
Human rights organization calls for immediate release of Sànchez and Cuixart and claims that verdict is based on "vague" definition of sedition
Quim Torra says Spain's leader is "overstepping all limits any democrat can accept" by refusing to get in touch with him
Hundreds queued outside the City of Justice to present a letter to the court of law
Sentenced to nine years in prison for sedition on Monday, Jordi Cuixart and Jordi Sànchez have now been behind bars since October 16, 2017
Spain's Supreme Court announces verdict for political leaders and activists behind 2017 independence bid
With jail terms ranging from 9 to 13 years, former officials and activists convicted over the 2017 referendum urge supporters to "keep going"
Spain's Supreme Court announces verdict for political leaders and activists behind 2017 independence bid
Jordi Cuixart and Jordi Sànchez make the umpteenth call for freedom with the independence trial verdict looming
In a letter from prison, Jordi Cuixart accuses Spanish authorities of using judiciary and criminal law to "undermine basic human rights"
Òmnium Cultural representative tells Strasbourg committee that 80% of Catalan society favor "political solution" over "repression"
Jordi Cuixart and Jordi Sànchez ask campaigners “not to get swept up in rage” and accuse Spain of criminalizing movement
Upcoming verdict on jailed activists will rule whether demonstrations were an “uprising,” as prosecutors claimed during trial