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Catalan independence supporters stage rally in Madrid

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epa07443197 People attend a march under the slogan 'Auto determination is not a crime', in favor of Catalonian imprisoned politicians organized by several social collectives and Catalan organizations ANC and Omniun Cultural in Madrid, Spain, 16 March 2019. EPA-EFE/J.J GUILLEN

Tens of thousands of supporters of Catalan independence have rallied in Spain’s capital Madrid in protest at an ongoing trial of 12 separatist leaders.

The BBC reports that many waved Catalan flags and had placards reading “Self-determination is not a crime”. Protest organisers said 120,000 people marched in Madrid. Spanish police put the number at just 18,000.

The separatist leaders of Catalonia’s failed 2017 independence bid face rebellion and sedition charges. If convicted, some could face up to 25 years in prison.

Via BBC

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