Freemuse condemns Spanish government for jailing of rapper Pablo Hasél
"Laws need to be changed" says Denmark-based organization which advocates for artistic freedom
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Fourth night of demonstrations calling for jailed rapper's release
Pablo Hasel was sentenced for glorifying terrorism and slandering monarchy in tweets and songs
Student strike and protests in support of imprisoned rapper Hasel
‘Amnesty’ for jailed-politicians and freeing musician among requests
Protests against rapper's imprisonment continue for a third night in a row
Demonstrations condemning Pablo Hasel's conviction have turned into violent confrontations between protesters and police
Podemos formally requests pardon for rappers Pablo Hasel and Valtònyc
Around 70 cultural entities file similar initiative as the jailed musician sees additional prison sentence confirmed
130 dumpsters and 9 vehicles burned, 33 arrested, 14 injured: figures from second night of riots
Protests against rapper's imprisonment in several cities as debate on police's use of foam bullets sparks up again
Second night of protests against rapper's imprisonment
At least 29 people arrested across Catalonia as peaceful rallies descend into riots
Russia and Israel condemn antisemitic speech made at neo-Nazi rally in Madrid
Demonstration paid tribute to Francoist volunteers who fought alongside Germany in Second World War
Barcelona terror attacks trial: hearings end as three suspects await verdict
Public prosecutors request up to 41 years in prison for alleged members of cell that killed 16 people in 2017
Imprisoned rapper Hasel ‘satisfied’ with ‘wave of outrage’ at protests
At least 15 arrests were made, and 33 protesters and 17 police officers injured during night's unrest
Protests across Catalonia against imprisonment of Pablo Hasél
At least 15 people arrested in night of tension after rapper was imprisoned for "glorification of terrorism" and "slander against the crown" in lyrics and tweets
Smoking to be banned on four Barcelona beaches in pilot test this summer
City council aims to raise awareness of health damage while curbing pollution of the sand and sea
The tweets and songs for which rapper Hasel was imprisoned
Catalan artist sentenced to two years and nine months in jail for "glorification of terrorism" and "insulting" the Spanish crown and police
'Freedom of speech imprisoned': reaction to rapper Hasél's arrest
Politicians, human rights groups, and artists speak out against Catalan musician's detention at Lleida University
Rapper Pablo Hasél arrested in Lleida University after conviction for lyrics
Musician had barricaded himself after expiration of 10-day window he was granted to turn himself in
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