DW: Spain: Catalonia trial protests draw 200,000 people
The protesters have decried the trial of 12 Catalan separatists, saying "self-determination is not a crime." Prosecutors have accused the separatists of "rising up in a violent and public manner," allegations they deny.
Spanish authorities on Saturday said around 200,000 protesters marched through Barcelona against the trial of 12 Catalan separatist leaders, calling for them to be released immediately.
The march was led by a line of protesters holding a long banner that read "Self-determination is not a crime." Other banners described the Catalan leaders on trial as "political prisoners."
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More News On Saturday's Massive Demonstration In Barcelona
Catalan separatists stage mass protest in Barcelona -- BBC
Massive Catalan independence rally in Barcelona -- Euronews
Hundreds of thousands protest in Barcelona against Catalan separatists' trial -- RTE
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