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Ralliers demand freedom for jailed leaders on Catalonia's natl. day

Wednesday, 12 September 2018 1:54 AM [ Last Update: Wednesday, 12 September 2018 1:58 AM ]

This handout picture released by the Assemblea Nacional Catalana (Catalan National Assembly) shows an aerial view of people holding a pro-independence Catalan Estelada flag as they gather during a pro-independence demonstration, on September 11, 2018 in Barcelona marking the National Day of Catalonia, the "Diada". (AFP)

Kusai Kedri
Press TV, Barcelona

Hundreds of thousands marched in Barcelona Tuesday to commemorate the region's national day known as the Diada under the slogan “Let us build the Catalan republic!". Marchers renewed calls for independence from Spain and demanded the liberation of jailed separatist leaders who are awaiting trial for the alleged role in last year's referendum. Our correspondent Kusai Kedri has sent this report from Barcelona.

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