Another Night Of Protests In Barcelona Over The Nine-Month Sentence Of Pablo Hasel

 

Reuters: Protesters clash with Spanish police in fresh unrest over jailed rapper 

BARCELONA (Reuters) - Protesters threw bottles, stones and rubbish containers at police in Barcelona on Sunday in a sixth night of clashes after a rapper was jailed for glorifying terrorism and insulting royalty in his songs. 

The nine-month sentence of Pablo Hasel, known for his virulently anti-establishment raps, has prompted debate over freedom of expression in Spain and sparked protests that have at times turned violent. 

“You have taught us that being peaceful is useless,” read a banner carried by protesters. 

Five people were arrested for robbing shops and a police officer was injured, according to a Twitter post by the Mossos d’Esquadra, the Catalan regional police force. About 1,000 demonstrators gathered in the city, local police said. 

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 More News On The Protests In Barcelona Over The Nine-Month Sentence Of Pablo Hasel 

Barcelona sees sixth night of protests for jailed rapper -- AP

Pablo Hasél: Rapper's arrest triggers widespread protests and debate over free speech in Spain -- NBC 

Barcelona burns once again on FIFTH night of protests over rapper’s imprisonment for insulting Spanish king (VIDEOS) -- RT 

Violent protests over rapper's arrest and accusations of police brutality rock Catalonia for fifth day -- CNN 

Rapper's arrest the last straw for Spain's young protesters -- France 24 

Barcelona reels from looting after arrest of rapper Pablo Hasél -- The Times