2 minutes agoBarcelona leader calls for reduced tensions
Periskopi(7 years ago)
(7 years ago)Barcelona's leader, Ada Colau, called for calm and break-up of violent protests by the Catalonian separatists, who largely escaped. This situation cannot continue. Barcelona does not deserve this”, Colau said, adding that Friday's protest has been heavier in recent days. Protesters [...]
This situation cannot continue. Barcelona does not deserve this”, Colau said, adding that Friday's protest has been heavier in recent days.
Protesters are angry at the Supreme Court's decision, which sentenced nine separatist leaders to prison.
Radical separatists have crashed with police since Monday in several cities. Authorities say more than 400 people have been injured, many of them police officials, until 150 people have been arrested.
Police forces have used tear gas Friday evening to disperse protesters in Barcelona. / REL/
