Spanish police used excessive force in Catalan referendum: Human Rights Watch
A human rights monitor on Thursday said an investigation into the actions of Spanish police to impede voting in Catalonia's recent independence referendum showed that they had engaged in excessive force while confronting demonstrators.
Oct 12, 2017, 16:46 PM IST
337 injured during Catalan independence referendum vote
The Spanish government considers the referendum unconstitutional and had ordered the police to seal public facilities to prevent voting.
Oct 01, 2017, 17:13 PM IST
Catalans defy ban, turn out for independence vote
Spanish police in riot gear seized ballot boxes and surrounded activist-held polling stations in Catalonia on Sunday.
Oct 01, 2017, 15:19 PM IST
Massive 'yes' vote in Iraqi Kurd independence referendum
The non-Arab ethnic group of between 25 and 35 million is spread across Iraq, Iran, Turkey and Syria.
Sep 27, 2017, 23:27 PM IST
Spain`s Catalonia announces October independence vote
Speaking in Barcelona, Carles Puigdemont said the question would be: "Do you want Catalonia to be an independent state in the form of a republic."
Jun 09, 2017, 14:59 PM IST
Scottish Parliament backs bid for new independence referendum
The Scottish parliament on Tuesday backed a bid to hold a new independence referendum in 2018 or 2019, but the British government immediately rejected the proposal.
Mar 28, 2017, 23:18 PM IST
