Former regional Vice President Oriol Junqueras (R), former regional Foreign Minister Raul Romeva (C), regional Minister of Interior Joaquim Forn (L) and other nine other accused are seen at the start of the so-called 'process' trial against 12 Catalan pro-independence politicians. EPA
Former regional Vice President Oriol Junqueras (R), former regional Foreign Minister Raul Romeva (C), regional Minister of Interior Joaquim Forn (L) and other nine other accused are seen at the start Show more

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Catalan separatists on trial for ‘rebellion’ against Spain

The 12 politicians and activists have been in pre-trial detention for over a year. Convictions could result in jail terms of up to 25 years

Shafi Musaddique

February 12, 2019