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Added on the 12/02/2019 12:29:54 - Copyright : AFPTV - First images
Thousands of people come to demonstrate in Barcelona's Placa de Catalunya as Catalan separatist leaders accused of rebellion for trying to make their region independent from Spain begin trial. IMAGES of protest
Thousands gather in Madrid at a demonstration called by the Spanish right-wing opposition to protest against the amnesty deal made between Catalan separatists and Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, who has waived legal action in return for support. IMAGES
Thousands protest outside the ruling Socialist Party's headquarters in Madrid at a rally called by the far-right after Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez clinched a controversial deal to remain in power by offering amnesty to Catalan separatists, raising tensions across the country. In recent days, conservative opposition parties and members of Spain's judiciary have stepped up criticism of the amnesty plan, with some accusing Sanchez of corruption and abandoning the rule of law. IMAGES
Catalan separatists who were serving long prison sentences for their role in a failed 2017 independence bid leave jail a day after being pardoned by Spain. IMAGES
Pro-Catalan independence protesters take to the streets after the European Parliament waives immunity of Carles Puigdemont and two other Catalan MEPs. IMAGES