MADRID/BARCELONA - Spain’s Supreme Court on Monday sentenced nine Catalan separatist leaders to between nine and 13 years in prison for sedition over their role in a failed independence bid, triggering protests across the region.
“This sentence is an attack on democracy and the rights of all citizens,” the head of the regional parliament Roger Torrent said. “Today we are all convicted, not just 12 people.” Protesters blocked train and metro access to the Barcelona airport and others temporarily halted traffic on the A2 highway, as well as on several regional roads across Catalonia, officials at the road traffic agency said.See more stories
The ruling and its fallout is likely to color a national election on Nov. 10, Spain’s fourth in four years, and influence the direction taken by the separatist movement..“Nine years in prison won’t end my optimism. Catalonia will be independent if we persist. Let us demonstrate without fear, let us move forward determinedly from non-violence to freedom,” said Jordi Sanchez, who was sentenced to nine years in jail. Sanchez was the leader of the Catalan National Assembly grassroots movement.
Students sit at Plaza Universidad after a verdict in a trial over a banned independence referendum, in Barcelona, Spain October 14, 2019. REUTERS/Albert Gea“Today’s decision confirms the defeat of a movement that failed to gain internal support and international recognition,” he said in a televised address to the nation. He also called for dialogue, saying now was time for a new chapter over the Catalan issue.
Look what is going in Catalonia, you think you are wright? I livie in Russia, it s terrible times now. Do you remember history of Germany 30-40's?
aggressive Catalan separatists attack anyone who walks peacefully with a symbol of the Spanish state
Sedition, like treason and arson in Her Majesty's Dockyards is one of my favourite charges.
radiocable
SpainIsAFascistState
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Europe stops being democratic!!. Very sad day for Europe!!.
El terrible!
See the lovely kind 'EU' stand by watch this happy that the referendum failed happy people jailed shame on the EU.
The Spanish Gov. =
Spanish Only rightwing judges get appointed to the Supreme Court in Spain. No one with other than rightwing political ideas can expect justice.
Spain‘s Supreme Court sentencing of Catalan leaders is wrong. It reminds me the oppressive Serb occupation in Kosova, but now we know the successful outcome, the Republic of Kosova. Catalonia should have the right of a referendum so the people can decide what they want.
And we are stuck here in Scotland with Clara Ponsati? Does anybody know whether, Catalan Independence aside, she is any good at her day job at St Andrews Uni?
For an unbiased account of the ruling, read this thread:
This is a very disturbing and disappointing outcome for these leaders who were trying to carry out the democratic wishes of Catalonia. Fostering peace and cooperation between Barcelona/Catalonia and Madrid is not helped by this judgement.
Wow We here in the United States got plenty of this Sedition from our Rich Millionaire and Billionaire class.
The Supreme Courts knows that the sentence is a farce. It's a shame!
Bravo!
Shame. Political prisoners in EU. Freedom catalonia!!!
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