Protests Break Out After Spain Jails Catalan Separatist Leaders

Reuters: Spain jails Catalan separatist leaders, sparking protests, clashes

MADRID/BARCELONA (Reuters) - Spain's Supreme Court on Monday jailed nine Catalan separatist leaders for between nine and 13 years for their role in a failed independence bid, a decision that triggered mass protests in the region and left the future course of the dispute uncertain.

Barcelona's international airport became the focal point of the protests. As thousands rallied at its entrance, riot police charged at the crowd on several occasions using batons and firing foam balls to prevent the risk of a forced mass entry, police said. At least three people were arrested in the region.

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Protests in Spain leave at least 37 injured, dozens of flights canceled in Barcelona -- CBS/aP
Protesters battle police as tens of thousands take to streets of Catalonia with flights at Barcelona airport disrupted after Spanish court jails nine independence leaders for total of almost 100 years -- Daily Mail
Spain jails Catalan separatists for up to 13 years over independence bid -- France 24
Long jail terms for Catalonia leaders spark fears of renewed chaos -- The Independent
AP Explains: A look at the verdict in Spain separatist trial -- AP
What Catalan convictions mean for Spain’s future -- Politico

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