Council of Europe urges Spain to sanction ‘abusive use of force’ by police in Catalan protests
Human Rights Commissioner criticizes use of foam and rubber bullets, raising concerns over "numerous attacks against journalists"
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Human Rights Commissioner criticizes use of foam and rubber bullets, raising concerns over "numerous attacks against journalists"
Unrest, clashes between police and protesters, and peaceful marches across the country as the independence camp responds to the Catalan Trial sentence
The Madrid residency of Carles Puigdemont’s lawyer, Gonzalo Boye, has also been targeted
Spanish president visits Barcelona but rejects meeting with Catalan president
Spanish government says moving late dictator's remains from memorial site to family crypt will be carried out with "respect"
Around 200 people were arrested in Barcelona and other major Catalan towns, with 104 of them passed before court
Pícnic per la República calls for "non-violent" protest in front of Spanish government delegation that then heads to Via Laietana
4 people have been blinded in one eye and 14 have been hospitalized as a result of turmoil following sentencing of pro-independence leaders
Rallies peaceful and with no major clashes with the police, demand "freedom for the political leaders" and the end of "police repression"
Top officials call for unrest to end, as more rallies could occur on Saturday
Group leading protests against leaders' sentencing issues first message in English
Media professionals group ask for ministers in charge to step down, as one photojournalist was arrested on Friday
One person in very serious condition, as protesters play cat and mouse game with police, whose operation is also in the spotlight, especially among journalists
President and parliament speaker celebrate turnout
Unions declare stoppage a success as up to 80% of stores close, a third of factories, and half of small businesses
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