Catalan Referendum: Catalonia has 'won right to statehood' but 'not seeking traumatic split'

[Bill Ryan]

From http://bbc.com/news/world-europe-41646142, a few minutes ago. (This is sure to help... )

Two Catalan separatists in Spanish custody




A Spanish judge has remanded two key members of the Catalan independence movement in jail.

Jordi Sánchez, who heads the Catalan National Assembly (ANC), and Jordi Cuixart, leader of Omnium Cultural, are being held without bail while they are under investigation for sedition.

The men are seen as leading figures in organising a 1 October independence vote, which Spanish courts suspended.
The government in Madrid branded the vote illegal.

Hours before High Court judge Carmen Lamela ruled that the two men should be held in pre-trial detention, the court freed the head of Catalonia's police force, Josep Lluis Trapero.

Prosecutors had called for him to be held in detention.

[Cidersomerset]

Catalonia: Protests after Spain detains separatists

Tens of thousands have gathered in Barcelona for a candle-lit protest after
two leaders of the Catalan separatist movement were jailed. Jordi Sánchez
and Jordi Cuixart are being held without bail while they are under investigation
for sedition.The men were leading figures in the disputed 1 October independence
vote, which Madrid has branded illegal.Spain's Constitutional Court appeared to
back central government's position on Tuesday, ruling the vote void.

It had initially suspended the law used by Catalan authorities to call the referendum.

However, Catalan government spokesman Jordi Turull suggested neither the court
decision nor the imprisonment of Mr Sánchez and Mr Cuixxart was going to stop the
drive for independence, telling reporters "surrender is not something this government
is considering".

read more......http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-41655095

[Cidersomerset]

Spain warns Catalonia on self-rule as deadline looms

Spain will move to suspend Catalonia's autonomy unless the region's
leader drops his push for independence, the deputy prime minister says.


read more....
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-41664839

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Catalonia Referendum: "We need to organize an agreed referendum, it is only way out"

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=uuG7JjcAjSM

Published on 18 Oct 2017....France 24

[Cidersomerset]

Catalonia crisis: Spain moves to suspend autonomy

Spain is to start suspending Catalonia's autonomy from Saturday,
as the region's leader threatens to declare independence.

The government said ministers would meet to activate Article 155
of the constitution, allowing it to take over running of the region.

Catalonia's leader said the region's parliament would vote on
independence if Spain continued "repression".

read more...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-41678086

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Spain 'goes nuclear' on Catalonia

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PfuV1_oRhvs

Published on 19 Oct 2017...France 24
'Russian Meddling '
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Moment of truth: Spain sets in motion direct rule over Catalonia

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=V2DTFzuOqEM

Published on 19 Oct 2017...France 24

[Cidersomerset]

Catalonia vote: Spain expected to impose direct rule

The Spanish cabinet is expected to approve measures allowing
the government to impose direct rule over Catalonia.

Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy meets with his cabinet almost
three weeks after the region held a referendum.

The Spanish government says the vote was illegal, but Catalan
leader Carles Puigdemont says he has been given a mandate
to declare independence.

As a result, the central government is preparing to take back power.

read more

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-41704759

[Cidersomerset]

'Coup government': Thousands protest power transfer from Barcelona to Madrid

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=TmI9-N_S9HY

Published on 21 Oct 2017
The head of the Catalan parliament, Carme Forcadell, has denounced Madrid’s
decision to transfer the powers from the regional authorities to the central
government as a “coup” as hundreds of thousands took to the streets of
Barcelona in protest. READ MORE: https://on.rt.com/8qd0

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Catalonia independence: Puigdemont 'will not accept' Rajoy plan

The Catalan president, Carles Puigdemont, says the region will not accept
Madrid's plan for direct rule.He described it as the worst attack on Catalonia's
institutions since General Franco's 1939-1975 dictatorship, under which regional
autonomy was dissolved.

Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy's plans include the removal of Catalonia's leaders
and curbs on its parliament. An independence referendum went ahead on 1
October, despite being banned by Spain's Constitutional Court.

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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-41710873

[sunwings]

On Sunday 22nd Barcelona police say 450,000 people protested in the regional capital, many chanting "freedom" and "independence"



On Friday 27th October the ruling Conservative party will likely take control of Catalonia for the first time since the death of Franco. Despite only having got 8% of the vote they will democratically under the constitution rule the region.

People are shocked that an EU Member State (Spain) has the power to take control of local telecoms, replace media personnel, and dictate TV news.

Julian Assange tweeted "A bet against WikiLeaks is a losing bet. WikiLeaks has a perfect authentication record. El País claims Spain has no political prisoners while Catalan civic leaders are in prison right now for the definitive political crime of 'sedition'. El País is a joke."

Assange later tweeted "Madrid has decided it doesn't like the Catalonian government so it's going to violate the Spanish constitution and compel Catalonia to have an unscheduled election--but only after taking over Catalonia's main media outlets by force to ensure that its proxies win."

The Spanish Foreign minister has been out in force in the world media. Here are a few soundbites from his recent BBC breakfast interview with Andrew Marr.


* "...We are not going to arrest anyone or suspend anything.."
*"...We just want to restore the constitution...and stop Catalan rebels from imposing their will on the people..."
*"...If we Suspend Catalan TV it is just to ensure a two sided view in all the audio visual senses..."

At 6:30mins he enters lala land. He claims all the videos of police brutality and all the photos taken during the 1st October election were just FAKE NEWS! The police were provoked and it was not a deliberate use of force.

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=wuIAx_oQ-Ss

[Cidersomerset]

‘Worst attacks’ since Franco’s dictatorship – Catalan leader on Madrid’s
steps toward direct rule

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=GO1Z9wQDd3g

Published on 23 Oct 2017
Catalan President Carles Puigdemont has slammed Madrid’s decision to
impose direct rule on Barcelona as "the worst attack against the institutions
and the people of Catalonia since the military dictatorship of Francisco Franco."

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Catalonia Spain: Officials 'won't follow orders from Madrid'


read more...http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-41719081

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Madrid takes control of Catalan public broadcaster

FRANCE 24 English

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8enXx9WpSuA

Published on 23 Oct 2017

[Satori]

I know what I am about to say is relatively trivial compared to the gravity of the situation in Spain, but please indulge me a moment. When I look at the photos and videos of the police, law enforcement, military or quasi-military forces and other thugs unleashed on these people, I am drawn to focusing on how they cover their faces to hide their identities.

Hiding of the face in this manner is indicia of illegitimate, and usually criminal, behavior. That speaks volumes to me about what is going on, not only in Spain but elsewhere to be sure.

I believe the body guards for the elitist should be required to show their faces.

I get that sometimes there is a need for head and face protection. Fine--Wear a helmet and a clear face shield. These guys are wearing masks, scarfs, tinted face shields etc. They hide behind their anonymity and all too often, as a result, they do terrible things to people. Things they might not do if they could be readily identified.

There is no legitimate justification for concealing the faces of LEO and military who are acting in a "riot control" situation.

[Cidersomerset]

Tough Choice: Catalonia’s police debate who to obey

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3rQHi3ytygc

Published on 26 Oct 2017
Spanish leaders are about to start two days of deliberations on whether to seize
direct control of the Catalonia region.The Catalan parliament is threatening to push
ahead with secession, and Madrid has been applying political pressure since the
independence referendum.Whatever happens, the choice is proving divisive for
Catalonia’s police force – RT’s Charlotte Dubenskij explains.

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Puigdemont makes statement on Catalan situation

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=NsuOryjOEHA

Streamed live 1 hour ago
26 oct 2016
Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont is making a
statement on the outcome of the referendum.

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Catalan crisis: Regional MPs debate Spain takeover bid


Catalan president Carles Puigdemont is leading the drive for the region's independence
Catalonia's parliament is debating the crisis over the regional government's push for
independence from Spain.Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont opted not to call regional
elections as a way of breaking the deadlock with Madrid, asking MPs to discuss the way forward.

The Spanish government plans to strip Mr Puigdemont of his powers.

The Senate is expected to approve the move on Friday. Article 155 of the Spanish constitution
allows Madrid to impose direct rule in the region.Large crowds gathered outside the regional
government building in Barcelona, ahead of Mr Puigdemont's much-anticipated statement.


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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-41760832

[Cidersomerset]

Direct rule or independence? Catalonia crisis comes to a head

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=dZPdyPM7zcc

Published on 26 Oct 2017...France 24

[Cidersomerset]

Catalan crisis: Spain PM Rajoy demands direct rule

Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy has called on senators to approve direct
rule over Catalonia, amid an escalating crisis over the region's push for independence.

He said he wanted to dismiss Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont, his vice-president
and all regional ministers.Mr Rajoy's speech was met with applause in the Spanish
senate, where his Partido Popular has a majority.

Earlier this month Catalonia held a disputed referendum on the issue.

Mr Rajoy said he was calling for exceptional measures because there was no other
choice and said "law, democracy and stability" needed to be returned to Catalonia.
He accused the Catalan government of dividing families and fracturing society.
Many people had already suffered too much, he said, and the uncertainty was
driving businesses out of the region.


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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-41771294

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Spain PM Rajoy: "The worst violation of the constitution since it was established 30 years ago"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FbnfQzwg7_c

FRANCE 24 English 27th Oct 2017

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Catalonia Referendum: watch Spain PM Mariano Rajoy's address to the Senate

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4tAB1P32dI

Published on 27 Oct 2017...France 24






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Catalonia At Crossroads: Senate to vote on direct rule over region

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=p8vmV8iQn70

Published on 27 Oct 2017
Spain's Senate is set for a key vote on the escalating Catalan independence crisis
later on Friday.The Madrid government may decide to impose direct rule on the
breakaway region. It comes after the Catalan president decided against calling a
snap election on Thursday.There has also been a ripple effect across the border in
the south of France, where there's plenty of support for Catalan independence.

RT LIVE http://rt.com/on-air

[Cidersomerset]

BREAKING NEWS: Catalonia Declares Independence - BBC News

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=tNOrpDgKjaU

Published on 27 Oct 2017
The Catalan regional parliament has voted to declare independence from Spain,
just as the Spanish government appears set to impose direct rule.
The move was was backed 70-10 in a ballot boycotted by opposition MPs.
Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy earlier told senators direct rule was needed
to return "law, democracy and stability" to Catalonia.The crisis began when Catalans
backed independence in a disputed vote earlier this month.

The Catalan government said that of the 43% who took part in the referendum, 90%
were in favour of independence. But Spain's Constitutional Court had ruled the vote illegal.
Spain's Senate is still to vote on whether for the first time to enact Article 155 of the
Spanish constitution, which empowers the government to take "all measures necessary
to compel" a region in case of a crisis.It would enable Madrid to fire Catalan leaders, and
take control of the region's finances, police and public media.


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RAW: Moment Catalan parliament declares independence from Spain, crowds cheering

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLvKOot7ffA

Published on 27 Oct 2017
Following a secret ballot, separatist lawmakers in Catalonia have passed a motion
to declare independence from Spain. Opposition members boycotted the vote.

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Catalan Parliament Votes to Declare Independence From Spain

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0za-YivP4s


Published on 27 Oct 2017...BNO news...
The regional parliament in Catalonia has voted to declare independence from Spain
as Madrid prepares to impose direct rule on the region. The lawmakers have called
for the establishment of a new Catalan Republic. Parliament announced just before
3:30 p.m. local time on Friday that 70 lawmakers had voted in favor of a motion to
secede from Spain. Members from the opposition Socialists and Citizens parties
boycotted the vote.Responding to the news, Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy
called for calm and said the rule of law would be restored in the autonomous
region. Lawmakers in Madrid are preparing to impose direct rule in Catalonia and
remove the region's leader. James Valles reports. (BNO News)

[Cidersomerset]

Catalonia Crisis: Catalan Parliament votes for independence from Spain

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=cuwIk_G_lnY

Published on 27 Oct 2017...France 24

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Landmark Vote: Catalan parliament votes for independence from Spain

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-5Ip3f1ekY

Published on 27 Oct 2017
It is a historic day for Catalonia. The regions parliament has voted in favour of
declaring independence from Spain. 72 lawmakers voted in favour of Catalan
independence, 10 voted against, two abstained. Both pro-independence lawmakers
and crowds of people outside the parliament did not hesitate to show their elation.

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Catalonia Independence: "We had the responsibility to proclaim the Catalan Republic"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4TkYiMCF1E

Published on 27 Oct 2017...France 24

[Cidersomerset]

Independent Catalonia: Spanish PM appeals to Senate to seize Catalonia & dismiss leader

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=-v5a5JZHepc

Published on 27 Oct 2017
The Spanish Senate has approved the implementation of Article 155.
It has never been used before and means removing Catalan autonomy.

Spain's prime minister Rajoy said the rule of law in Catalonia will be
restored. The decision comes just minutes after the Catalan parliament
voted in favour of declaring independence from Spain.

RT's Ilya Petrenko and Anastasia Churkina have more.

RT LIVE http://rt.com/on-air

[Cidersomerset]

Catalonia independence: Rajoy dissolves Catalan parliament

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yEQblDNbf7g
Mariano Rajoy said fresh elections would be held

Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy is dissolving the Catalan
parliament and calling snap local elections after MPs there voted
to declare independence.Mr Rajoy said the unprecedented imposition
of direct rule on Catalonia was essential to "recover normality".

He is also firing Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont and his cabinet.

The crisis began when Catalan leaders held an independence referendum,
defying a ruling by the Constitutional Court which had declared it illegal.

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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-41783289

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Catalan independence effort: What will happen next?
Channel 4 News

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=KS8jkGs9huo

Published on 27 Oct 2017

Huge crowds have been celebrating on the streets of Barcelona, as the
Catalan parliament voted to establish an "independent and sovereign state"
- a declaration met with an immediate response from Spain: direct rule.
And as for Europe, a big no too, as the head of the EU parliament declared
no-one in the bloc would recognise Catalan independence.

How did the crisis reach the point where Catalan leaders declared they had
"no other option" but to push ahead with independence. Catalonia is one of
the richest regions in Spain and already has plenty of autonomy.

[Cidersomerset]

27-Oct-17 TV News: ‘Catalonia declares independence’
Catalan News

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=v528MoXJ-hE

Published on 27 Oct 2017

The Catalan Parliament declared independence today. In a historic plenary session
almost a month after the referendum, Catalan MPs created an independent
republic. Calls for dialogue and negotiation, which lasted until the very last minute,
failed. With two pro-independence leaders in prison for sedition and a threat to
suspend Catalonia's self-government on the table, President Carles Puigdemont
said it was up to Parliament to decide what happens next. And it did. 70 MPs
voted 'yes' to the declaration of independence, with 10 voting against and 2
abstentions, while the Spanish Senate voted to impose direct rule over Catalonia.
Rajoy declared he would dissolve the Catalan parliament and force early elections.




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A view from Indian media...

Breaking News: Catalonia Parliament votes for secession from Spain
WION

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VxuHRycq63s
Published on 27 Oct 2017

Catalonia crisis has escalated as the Parliament has voted for secession from Spain.
The parliament unilaterally voted for the secession. Watch to know more.
World is One News, WION examines global issues with in-depth analysis. We
provide much more than the news of the day. Our aim is to empower people to
explore their world.

[gnostic9]

An interesting article by Gearoid O Colmain on who's behind the Catalan indepenance movement and an israeli bank connection.

Article here

http://www.gearoidocolmain.org/israel-will-bank/

[Satori]

I'm becoming increasingly more concerned about those behind the anti-Trump campaign. This is all nuts, everywhere.

[Cidersomerset]

Undivided Attention: Tensions run high as Spanish PM dissolves Catalan govt

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=_3aml0quDl4

Published on 28 Oct 2017
On Friday, Catalonia finally declared independence,
opening up some clear divisions in Spain.

Spanish PM Rajoy has sacked the Catalan government
and put the deputy prime minister in charge.

Local police powers are being revoked, and the force
purged of pro-independence officers. A snap election
will be held in December.

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Catalonia independence: Spain takes charge of Catalan government



Spain's Deputy PM Soraya Saenz de Santamaria is now officially in charge of Catalonia

The Spanish government has stripped Catalonia of its autonomy and taken charge
of its government.The measures early on Saturday came after the Catalan
parliament voted to declare independence on Friday.An official state bulletin
dismissed Catalan leaders and handed control of Catalonia to Spain's Deputy Prime
Minister, Soraya Saenz de Santamaria.

Earlier, Spain's interior ministry took charge of Catalonia's police after firing senior
Catalan police officials.On Friday, PM Mariano Rajoy announced the dissolution of
the regional parliament and the removal of the Catalan leader, and called snap local
elections.Demonstrations for and against independence went on into the night.
More are expected on Saturday, with a rally "for the unity of Spain and the
constitution" to be held in Madrid.

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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-41785292