Ajudge in spain has issued a european arrest warrant for the ousted Catalan Leader, Carles Puigdemont, whos in belgium. The warrant also covers four ex ministers. Belgian authorities have said theyll study the document. Mr puigdemont faces charges over the illegal independence referendum. Earlier on friday, he said in a belgian tv interview that he was ready to run in snap Regional Elections in catalonia next month. Well, thousands of protesters gathered in barcelona, injaume square in front of the city hall, to rally against the detention of Catalan Cabinet members and also against the arrest warrant for Carles Puigdemont. Tom burridge reports from barcelona. Another night, another protest. This time, calls for catalan politicians to be released. These prisoners didnt commit any crime. If they take them to jail, they should take us to jail too. We only want to vote and to be free. Catalonias former government, which they elected, is accused of rebellion. Eight former catalan ministers
For the former catalan president , Carles Puigdemont. Hes in brussels. Tonight, on belgian tv, he described the case against him and his colleagues as exceptional and wrong. Translation this is not normal, that we face up to 30 years in prison, 30 years because we respected the wishes of the electorate. This is not normal, this is extremely barbaric. And in sleepy catalan villages, divisions are now often on public display. The abuse hurled atjordi, a Pro Independence councillor. At the local school where a month ago, he, arms crossed at the front, led a human wall blocking spains civil guard. Its because of that disputed referendum that his political leaders are now injail ahead of their trial. Translation it reminds me more of a repressive state like turkey than a country in the european union. Lively discussions at home too. This family, split on that key question. Who is in favour of independence for catalonia . His sister is, his mum and dad are wavering. But jordi is not. Spains
A spanishjudge has issued an International Arrest warrant for the ousted Catalan Leader, carles puidgemont, and four other ex ministers. It follows the disputed independence referendum for the catalan region, which the Spanish Government declared illegal. Mr puidgemont, who is in belgium, has insisted he is not there to evade justice. Tom burridge reports. Another night, another protest. This time, calls for catalan politicians to be released. These prisoners didnt commit any crime. If they take them to jail, they should take us to jail too. We only want to vote, and to be free. Catalonias former government, which they elected, is accused of rebellion. Eight former catalan ministers will spend the weekend in prison, after a judge denied them bail. And now, an arrest warrant for the former catalan president Carles Puigdemont. He is in brussels. Tonight, on belgian tv, he described the case against him and his colleagues as exceptional and wrong. Translation this is not normal, that we f
It follows the disputed independence referendum for the catalan region, which the Spanish Government declared illegal. Mr puidgemont, whos in belgium, has insisted hes not there to evade justice. Tom burridge reports. Another night, another protest. This time, calls for catalan politicians to be released. These prisoners are not. They didnt commit any crime. If they take them to jail, they should take us to jail too. We only want to vote, and to be free. Catalonias former government, which they elected, is accused of rebellion. Eight former catalan ministers will spend the weekend in prison, after a judge denied them bail. And now, an arrest warrant for the former catalan president carles puigdemont. Hes in brussels. Tonight, on belgian tv, he described the case against him and his colleagues as exceptional and wrong. Translation this is not normal, that we face up to 30 years in prison. 30 years because we respected the wishes of the electorate. This is not normal. It is extremely bar
It follows the disputed independence referendum for the catalan region, which the Spanish Government declared illegal. Mr puidgemont, whos in belgium, has insisted hes not there to evade justice. Tom burridge reports. Another night, another protest. This time, calls for catalan politicians to be released. These prisoners are not. They didnt commit any crime. If they take them to jail, they should take us to jail too. We only want to vote and to be free. Catalonias former government, which they elected, is accused of rebellion. Eight former catalan ministers will spend the weekend in prison after a judge denied them bail. And now, an arrest warrant for the former catalan president Carles Puigdemont. Hes in brussels. Tonight, on belgian tv, he described the case against him and his colleagues as exceptional and wrong. Translation this is not normal, that we face up to 30 years in prison. 30 years because we respected the wishes of the electorate. This is not normal. It is extremely barba