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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
Catalan separatists flood the streets of Barcelona in a test of their strength ahead of fresh negotiations with the Spanish government. The protest coincides with Catalonia's national day, or "Diada", which commemorates the 1714 fall of Barcelona in the War of the Spanish Succession and the region's subsequent loss of institutions. At its peak in 2014, the annual demonstration brought an estimated 1.8 million people onto the streets. IMAGES
Thousands rally in Madrid in support for Spanish unity as a government notice officially deposed regional leader Carles Puigdemont and his deputy Oriol Junqueras after yesterday Catalan declaration of independence from Spain. IMAGES
Thousands rally in Georgia for a third consecutive day as lawmakers advanced a controversial "foreign influence" law that opponents say will undermine Tbilisi's longstanding European aspirations. The protesters, including a motorcycle procession, block traffic on the main thoroughfare of the Georgian capital, in front of the parliament building. IMAGES
Protesters throw flares at police, with some landing near AFP journalists, at a rally called by far-right movements against a controversial deal clinched by Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez to remain in power by offering amnesty to Catalan separatists. 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
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