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Pro-Catalan independence protesters take to the streets after the European Parliament waives immunity of Carles Puigdemont and two other Catalan MEPs. IMAGES
Thousands of demonstrators waving Catalan flags gather in central Barcelona as part of a region-wide strike against the trial of separatist leaders for their role in a failed 2017 secession attempt. IMAGES
Violent clashes erupt between police and protesters who are blocking access to Barcelona airport after Spain's Supreme Court sentenced nine of their leaders to heavy jail terms over the failed 2017 independence bid. IMAGES
Pro-independence protesters block the roads to Barcelona airport, forcing passengers to finish the trip on foot. The protest comes as Spain's Supreme Court sentenced nine Catalan separatist leaders to between nine and 13 years in jail for sedition over the failed 2017 independence bid. IMAGES
The last day of the high-stakes trial of 12 Catalan separatist leaders over their role in Catalonia's failed 2017 independence bid begins in Madrid after four months of hearings. IMAGES
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.