Spain braced for more unrest in Catalonia

Spanish authorities are bracing for further unrest after demonstrations over the jailing of nine separatist leaders erupted into violent clashes in a number of cities across Catalonia


Protesters staging marches from five Catalan cities to Barcelona ahead of major demonstration and general strike on Oct 18


Oct 15: Up to 125 protesters and 72 police injured, and 30 people arrested, after clashes break out following peaceful protests

Oct 14: Nine separatist leaders jailed for 9-13 years over failed 2017 independence bid. Over 100 flights cancelled as thousands of protesters, reportedly using Tsunami Democràtic app, attempt to shut down airport

Separatists say protests will continue in run-up to fresh general election on Nov 10


MARCHES 
Oct 16
Oct 17 
Oct 18


FRANCE
CATALONIA
Madrid 
SPAIN
PORTUGAL

Enlarged map


CATALONIA
Tàrrega
Tarragona
Vilafranca
Igualada
Manresa
Martorell
Barcelona Airport
Berga
St. Quirze del Vallès
Vic
Barcelona
La Garriga
Premià
Malgrat
Girona
MEDITERRANEAN SEA

20km 60 miles


Sources: AP, Reuters, BBC 
Picture: Associated Press 
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