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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Sam Jones in Madrid

Mass protest in Barcelona against possible amnesty for Catalan separatists

A large crowd of demonstrators walk along a wide street holding placards that read 'No'
Demonstrators march on the Passeig de Gràcia in Barcelona. Photograph: Albert Gea/Reuters

Tens of thousands of people have joined conservative and far-right Spanish political leaders in Barcelona to protest against the Socialist party’s decision to consider an amnesty for those involved in the failed, unlawful and unilateral push for Catalan independence six years ago.

Sunday’s demonstration, organised by the anti-independence group Societat Civil Catalana, was called after Catalan separatist parties said they would only consider supporting a new, socialist-led government following July’s inconclusive general election if they were offered an amnesty in return.

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