UN calls for an investigation into Spainish police violence against Catalan voters
Spain reminded of its “commitment to respect freedom of expression and peaceful assembly” by OSCE
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Catalan president asks for international mediation backed by the EU
Carles Puigdemont says an investigation will be launched to determine the people responsible for the Spanish police violence on Sunday
Catalan Parliament to declare independence following 'yes' victory, president says
At least 893 people were injured following Spanish police violent crackdown on voters
General strike called as protesters take to the streets
Plaza Catalunya fills with protesters in response to the day's turbulent events
Rajoy denies referendum amid calls for his resignation
Spanish president plays down independence vote while public figures call for him to step down after police violence
A tough day for the Catalan police
Judge accuses Mossos d’Esquadra of “inactivity” as some officers join with firefighters to protect public against Spanish police violence
Spanish government is the “shame of Europe,” says Catalan government spokesperson
Jordi Turull estimates turnout to be in the millions and urges citizens to go out and vote
Spanish government under fire for referendum violence
International politicians criticize police aggressions against Catalan citizens trying to vote, calling on the Spanish government to end the violence
Catalans defy police crackdown to vote en masse
Violent reaction by security forces not enough to dissuade voters from turning out in large numbers at polling stations
Spanish vice president denies police brutality
Actions were “proportional” for a referendum that was “not celebrated,” according to Soraya Sáenz de Santamaría
Spanish police violence at polling stations leaves 337 injured
Security forces use baton charges and rubber bullets against voters in a “criminal” repression the Catalan executive plans to refer to EU courts
Puigdemont condemns Spain's “unjustified, irrational and irresponsible” use of violence to stop referendum
Barcelona Mayor Ada Colau urges Spanish president Mariano Rajoy to resign
People voting in various polling stations despite Spanish police violence
Amidst images of violence, Catalans are still voting – including Catalan president, vice president, and Minister of Foreign Affairs
Spanish riot police confronting citizens at polling stations
Riot agents challenging people in several locations, including the voting station where Catalan President was expected to vote
On site: Catalan police visit polling stations
Officers certify that emptying polling stations is impossible
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