Demonstrators wave Catalan pro-independence flag during a rally to call for self-determination rights and support separatist leaders who are on trial, in Madrid, Spain. In February the Supreme Court of Spain began hearing cases regarding the Catalan referendum and declaration of independence in October 2017. 12 Catalan politicians are on trial, nine of whom have been charged with organizing a coup.

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Pro-independence Catalan demonstrators shout slogans during a rally to call for self-determination rights and support separatist leaders who are on trial, in Madrid, Spain. In February the Supreme Court of Spain began hearing cases regarding the Catalan referendum and declaration of independence in October 2017. 12 Catalan politicians are on trial, nine of whom have been charged with organizing a coup.

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A pro-independence Catalan demonstrator holds a placard reading "Freedom for political prisoners" during a rally to call for self-determination rights and support separatist leaders who are on trial, in Madrid, Spain. In February the Supreme Court of Spain began hearing cases regarding the Catalan referendum and declaration of independence in October 2017. 12 Catalan politicians are on trial, nine of whom have been charged with organizing a coup.

16.03.2019#5819184

Demonstrators wave Catalan pro-independence flags during a rally to call for self-determination rights and support separatist leaders who are on trial, in Madrid, Spain. In February the Supreme Court of Spain began hearing cases regarding the Catalan referendum and declaration of independence in October 2017. 12 Catalan politicians are on trial, nine of whom have been charged with organizing a coup.

16.03.2019#5819182

Pro-independence Catalan demonstrators shout slogans during a rally to call for self-determination rights and support separatist leaders who are on trial, in Madrid, Spain. In February the Supreme Court of Spain began hearing cases regarding the Catalan referendum and declaration of independence in October 2017. 12 Catalan politicians are on trial, nine of whom have been charged with organizing a coup.

16.03.2019#5819181

Demonstrators carry a Catalan pro-independence flag during a rally to call for self-determination rights and support separatist leaders who are on trial, in Madrid, Spain. In February the Supreme Court of Spain began hearing cases regarding the Catalan referendum and declaration of independence in October 2017. 12 Catalan politicians are on trial, nine of whom have been charged with organizing a coup.

16.03.2019#5819180

A masked pro-independence Catalan demonstrator takes part in a rally to call for self-determination rights and support separatist leaders who are on trial, in Madrid, Spain. In February the Supreme Court of Spain began hearing cases regarding the Catalan referendum and declaration of independence in October 2017. 12 Catalan politicians are on trial, nine of whom have been charged with organizing a coup.

16.03.2019#5819179

Demonstrators wave a Catalan pro-independence flag during a rally to call for self-determination rights and support separatist leaders who are on trial, in Madrid, Spain. In February the Supreme Court of Spain began hearing cases regarding the Catalan referendum and declaration of independence in October 2017. 12 Catalan politicians are on trial, nine of whom have been charged with organizing a coup.

16.03.2019#5819178

A demonstrator is wrapped in a Catalan pro-independence flag during a rally to call for self-determination rights and support separatist leaders who are on trial, in Madrid, Spain. In February the Supreme Court of Spain began hearing cases regarding the Catalan referendum and declaration of independence in October 2017. 12 Catalan politicians are on trial, nine of whom have been charged with organizing a coup.

16.03.2019#5819176

Pro-independence Catalan demonstrators gather during a rally to call for self-determination rights and support separatist leaders who are on trial, in Madrid, Spain. In February the Supreme Court of Spain began hearing cases regarding the Catalan referendum and declaration of independence in October 2017. 12 Catalan politicians are on trial, nine of whom have been charged with organizing a coup.

16.03.2019#5819172

Pro-independence Catalan demonstrators gather during a rally to call for self-determination rights and support separatist leaders who are on trial, in Madrid, Spain. In February the Supreme Court of Spain began hearing cases regarding the Catalan referendum and declaration of independence in October 2017. 12 Catalan politicians are on trial, nine of whom have been charged with organizing a coup.

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