Barcelona on Thursday, February 21, as supporters of the Catalan independence movement protest for the release of several separatist leaders, who are on trial in Madrid for their role in the 2017 secession referendum and subsequent push for independence from Spain.
Nine of the 12 accused leaders are facing charges of rebellion including, among others, Oriol Junqueras, Jordi Turull, Joaquim Forn, Jordi Sanchez and Jordi Cuixart. If convicted, they could face up to 25 years in prison.