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Independence Supporters Rally in Barcelona (VIDEO)

© REUTERS / Yves HermanPeople celebrate and wave Catalan separatist flags in Sant Jaume square after the Catalan regional parliament declared independence from Spain in Barcelona, Spain, October 27, 2017
People celebrate and wave Catalan separatist flags in Sant Jaume square after the Catalan regional parliament declared independence from Spain in Barcelona, Spain, October 27, 2017 - Sputnik International
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The Catalan National Assembly (ANC) and Omnium Cultural groups called for the release of pro-independence officials under arrest. Madrid has charged several Catalan figures with sedition and rebellion, including ousted President Puigdemont who left Spain after the government responded to a declaration of independence by imposing direct rule.

Catalan lawmakers backed the push for independence on October 27 following the results of a referendum on October 1. Madrid dismissed Catalonia's government, dissolved its parliament and scheduled snap elections for December 21. Several Catalan officials were ordered to be placed in custody.

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