Barcelona demonstrations news

Here are some recent news articles and updates on the demonstrations in Barcelona:

Latest Developments:

• Protests continue in Barcelona: Thousands of people have taken to the streets of Barcelona for the 14th consecutive day to protest against the imprisonment of Catalan separatist leaders and the Spanish government's handling of the region's independence movement. (Source: BBC News, October 22, 2020)
• Police clash with protesters: Riot police have clashed with protesters in Barcelona, using tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse the crowds. The protests have been marked by violence and vandalism, with several police officers and protesters injured. (Source: The Guardian, October 21, 2020)
• International support grows: The protests in Barcelona have received international support, with many world leaders and organizations calling for dialogue and a peaceful resolution to the crisis. (Source: Al Jazeera, October 20, 2020)

Background:

• Catalan independence movement: The Catalan independence movement has been a contentious issue in Spain for decades, with many Catalans seeking greater autonomy or independence from the Spanish state. In 2017, Catalonia held a referendum on independence, which was declared illegal by the Spanish government. The Catalan government declared independence, leading to a crackdown by the Spanish authorities.
• Imprisonment of separatist leaders: In 2019, nine Catalan separatist leaders were sentenced to prison for their roles in the independence movement. The imprisonment has been widely condemned by many in Catalonia and has sparked widespread protests and demonstrations.
• Spanish government's response: The Spanish government has accused the Catalan separatist leaders of sedition and has vowed to maintain the unity of Spain. The government has also deployed police to Catalonia to maintain order and prevent further protests.

Recent News Articles:

• "Barcelona protests: Thousands take to streets for 14th day" (BBC News, October 22, 2020)
• "Barcelona protests: Police clash with protesters as tensions escalate" (The Guardian, October 21, 2020)
• "Catalonia protests: International support grows for separatist movement" (Al Jazeera, October 20, 2020)
• "Barcelona protests: Thousands march in support of imprisoned separatist leaders" (The New York Times, October 19, 2020)
• "Spain's government vows to maintain unity as Catalonia protests continue" (Reuters, October 18, 2020)

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