7 hours agoSpain thanks to 12 Catalan leaders who organised the notorious referendum: Mass protest in Madrid
Periskopi(5 years ago)
(5 years ago)Tens of thousands of people have protested in Madrid, Spain, against contracting plans to forgive the imprisoned Catalan separatists. Leaders of the right Spanish parties have joined demonstrations against the pardoning of sentences for 12 separatists who were behind the failed independence in 2017. Protesters accuse the Spanish Socialist government of using this [...]
Leaders of the right Spanish parties have joined demonstrations against the pardoning of sentences for 12 separatists who were behind the failed independence in 2017.
Protesters accuse the Spanish Socialist government of using this plan to boost political support, the BBC writes, translates Periscopi.
But the government is saying the pardons will help reduce tensions in Catalonia.
The effort of the semi-autonom region for independence plunged Spain into the largest political crisis in 40 years.
Nine Catala leaders were found guilty of rebellion, linked to their role in an illegal referendum on independence. Three others were found guilty of disobedience.
Demonstrators view such forgiveness as a threat to the national unity of the country.
But Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has defended the decision as a form to unite more Catalans with the Spanish.
We remember Spain does not recognise the independence of the Republic of Kosovo due to its problem with the rich region of Catalonia. /Periscope
