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JUST IN: Catalonia Finally Declares Independence From Spain
The parliament of Catalonia has voted to declare independence from Spain.
Seventy legislators voted in favour, 10 voted against, while two cast blank ballots.
The decision was made during a secret vote in Barcelona on Friday afternoon.
The names of those who voted for independence were withheld, as the Spanish attorney general promised to charge those who voted in favour of independence with “rebellion”.
After the declaration, the Spanish government approved direct rule in Catalonia, allowing Madrid to directly administer the breakaway region.
Two right-wing parties, Citizens (Cs) and People’s Party (PP), along with the centre-left Socialist Party of Catalonia (PSC), left the Catalan parliament before the vote in protest.
Alberto Rivera, president of Cs, took to Twitter to call the vote “illegal”. Miguel Iceta of the PSC said it was a “spectacular error”.
During the special plenary in the Catalan parliament on Friday, Carles Riera of the far-left Popular Unity Candidacy party asked that the declaration be voted upon.
“We take this step on our feet, with our heads held high. Not on our knees like subjects, but as free people without fear,” he said.
As the votes were counted, thousands in Barcelona cheered as they gathered on the streets. After independence was declared, the demonstrators outside of the Catalan government palace called for the Spanish flag to be removed from the top of the 16th-century building.
Catalan President Carles Puigdemont called for calm ahead of an expected crackdown by Spanish authorities. In front of a large crowd of fellow separatists, Puigdemont said: “In the days ahead we must keep to our values of pacificism and dignity. It’s in our, in your hands to build the republic.”
Reactions to the Catalan declaration have mostly called for dialogue to resolve the impending crisis. Donald Tusk, president of the European Council, said he hopes the government in Madrid doesn’t result to force.
For EU nothing changes. Spain remains our only interlocutor. I hope the Spanish government favours force of argument, not argument of force.
— Donald Tusk (@eucopresident) October 27, 2017
Charles Michel, prime minister of Belgium, echoed Tusk’s call for dialogue and said it is the only way to resolve a political crisis.
A political crisis can only be solved through dialogue. We call for a peaceful solution with respect for national and international order
— Charles Michel (@CharlesMichel) October 27, 2017
To both reactions, Catalan President Carles Puigdemont replied that the Catalan government always favours dialogue.
In a reaction, the United States said it supports the Spanish government.
“Catalonia is an integral part of Spain, and the United States supports the Spanish government’s constitutional measures to keep Spain strong and united,” State Department spokeswoman Heather Nauert said.
Catalans voted in a disputed independence referendum on October 1 that was ruled illegal by the Spanish Constitutional Court and met with police violence, which was condemned by rights groups and European leaders.
The Catalan government said 90 percent voted for independence, but turnout was less than 50 percent.
Puigdemont announced independence on October 10, but suspended the declaration after eight seconds to encourage dialogue with Madrid.
No dialogue is known to have taken place.
– ALJAZEERA
Uchenna Okafo
October 28, 2017 at 2:41 pm
Biafra’s next
Fidelity Abuodinma J. Nwemeh
October 28, 2017 at 1:44 pm
CONGRATS MY PEOPLE, UP FCB
Odenigbo Joseph Chinedu
October 28, 2017 at 1:34 pm
congrats to them
Usani Utum
October 28, 2017 at 11:13 am
Congrat
Achilis Ghakanyuy
October 28, 2017 at 10:52 am
Biafra’s next on line in Jesus name
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October 28, 2017 at 8:10 am
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Kevin Joseph
October 28, 2017 at 7:11 am
May God help them and Biafrans too. I hate slavery by any means.
Ezeliora Stephen
October 28, 2017 at 5:55 am
Where is operation python dance and crocodile smile.
Ikokwu Chikezie
October 28, 2017 at 5:50 am
maturity in all sense. freedom is great
Fabian Afumuzor
October 28, 2017 at 4:37 am
Biafra is the next on the way. Moment of freedom, wind of freedom is blowing across the entire world. All Hail Biafra
Jonah Isaiah
October 28, 2017 at 4:00 am
Congratulation To Catalonians
Apollos Obichi
October 28, 2017 at 3:49 am
They’re free
Da S Triple O
October 28, 2017 at 1:44 am
Yes
Naira Pawa
October 28, 2017 at 12:05 am
Yes
Rodriguez Pence
October 27, 2017 at 11:09 pm
Catalonia mi sUppOrt
Tochi Boiy
October 27, 2017 at 10:52 pm
Biafra is next…. Amen
Samuel Erhunmwunosehre Ogunbor
October 27, 2017 at 10:47 pm
People shine your eyes, this story is half truth and other half part of it is that the Spanish federal legislative house have passed a bill to impose federal rule in Catalonia and their leaders arrested.
Kenneth Agulanne
October 27, 2017 at 10:40 pm
Congratulations Catalonians.
Ibeh Emmanuel
October 27, 2017 at 10:25 pm
Next is biafra
Emmanuel Uchechukwu Onwe
October 27, 2017 at 10:17 pm
Congrats to all Catalans
John Onyenezide
October 27, 2017 at 10:00 pm
Biafrans pls nobody should betray the other this time let’s come together forget the past so that we can speak with one voice in JESUS NAME
Splendor Lawrence
October 27, 2017 at 11:07 pm
So u know ur brothers are good in betraying each other
John Onyenezide
October 28, 2017 at 1:17 pm
Splendor take it easy okey
Ugwuanyi Mescana
October 27, 2017 at 9:51 pm
Wow. Biafra is next
Ifeanyichukwu Madunagu Frank
October 27, 2017 at 9:43 pm
Biafexit next on line
Polycarp Nwoye
October 27, 2017 at 9:39 pm
One after the other biafra is next nd nothing can stop it
Slick Ogbu
October 27, 2017 at 9:37 pm
Good news,,imagine biafra how our own gonna be oh my goodness me,biafra must come 1-year celebration
Irem Chikwado Irem
October 27, 2017 at 9:22 pm
cn sum one tell me when our own will cum
Sani Salisu
October 27, 2017 at 8:34 pm
Biafra go hell
Nwogu Chibuike Onyekachi
October 27, 2017 at 8:36 pm
Zoo
Tony Okwuosa
October 27, 2017 at 8:41 pm
ATURU Hausa, mumu ode
Mmiri Nke Udo
October 27, 2017 at 8:29 pm
Yes Yes Yes Biafra is NEXT. God bless Biafra
Anayo John
October 27, 2017 at 8:18 pm
Amen,Biafra nation is fully sure Amen,God bless Biafra, Amen
Uche Jenesis Nwekoyo
October 27, 2017 at 8:18 pm
Congratulation to catalonia’ Biafran is next
Cleopas Moses
October 27, 2017 at 8:15 pm
BREAKING: Spain’s PM Dissolves Catalan Parliament, Removes Leader. http://bit.ly/2yWJXfr
Emeka Unity
October 27, 2017 at 8:12 pm
God in heaven it is our own time
Biafra must come
Valentine Bobby
October 27, 2017 at 7:55 pm
I heard no Election in Anambra,And that there will Militant Vs Nigeria Army Showdown,while the Igbo’s Remain at home,I pity those Militant(Non Igbo) for being stupid to accept such gift from Cowards(IPOB),More reasons to be Anti – Biafra.
Tony Okeke
October 27, 2017 at 7:49 pm
Amen
Rapheal Ukawanne Johnson
October 27, 2017 at 7:45 pm
Biafra referendum is the next
Jack Obinna Okoye
October 27, 2017 at 7:43 pm
Heavenly Father we thank and bless you holy name through Jesus Christ your only son Amen.
Biafrans hope is in you not in human being, because human being can disappoint, but d Holy Bible told us that you the Lord of host can never ever disappoint those that trust and believed in you.
Oh God please we Biafrans come to you with a broken and contrite heart which the Bible told us that you never disperse, please Lord forgive we Biafrans all of sins in Jesus name Amen.
All we ask is nothing but Biafra restoration not war, we Biafrans have sacrificed enough of our blood just because we asked for our freedom from Nigerian government.
Oh Lord arise in your angers let all the enemies of Biafrans restoration disappear in Jesus most peerless name Amen.
Please Lord give ears to our supplication and be gracious for us in the name of
the Father and of
the Son and of
the Holy Spirit…
Can i see children of the Light type A BIGGER AMEN TO THIS PRAYER ???
Oshia Junior
October 27, 2017 at 7:42 pm
BIAFRA IS NEXT TO PUMP CHAMPAGNE
Onyeador David Chidiebere
October 27, 2017 at 7:40 pm
May peace ensues their independence
Samson Sammy
October 27, 2017 at 7:30 pm
Congratulations! Catalans.
Chichi Adumson
October 27, 2017 at 7:28 pm
Congratulations to you Catalonia’s, our prayer is that Biafra republic should be next but…
Abraham Sunday Oge
October 27, 2017 at 7:26 pm
Biafran next in Jesus Christ mighty name Amen
Abraham Sunday Oge
October 27, 2017 at 7:25 pm
Wow congrats for them
Usman Mohammed
October 27, 2017 at 7:25 pm
Catalonia leaders and their followers speak in one voice, reason why independence is easily achieved while Igbos are divided some against Biafra, some are pro Biafra, hence can not be realised
Tk Mohammed Hassan
October 27, 2017 at 7:25 pm
Runaway King
Uche Daniel Okoro
October 27, 2017 at 7:42 pm
Thunder fire you idiot
Bukana O Bukana
October 27, 2017 at 7:45 pm
Thanks for the King……..
Tochi Bless
October 27, 2017 at 7:18 pm
Biafra loading. …………………………
Joshua Sunshine
October 27, 2017 at 7:16 pm
Wow
Aguchukwu Prophet
October 27, 2017 at 7:15 pm
Biafra must come
Anointing Paul
October 27, 2017 at 7:15 pm
Biafra Nation is next congratulations
Abubakar Sadik Haquri
October 27, 2017 at 7:10 pm
They should get ready for the consquences
Aguchukwu Prophet
October 27, 2017 at 7:16 pm
Cow how do you mean, you think it is your evil Zoo Nigeria?
Benjamin Ohamadike Ifeanyi
October 27, 2017 at 7:57 pm
Old man nothing like is happening.
Kenneth Ifeanyi Nwachukwu
October 27, 2017 at 8:05 pm
Cow cow
Leleh Damian
October 27, 2017 at 7:09 pm
Biafra independence either by peace or war.we are determined.
Ezeagbai Maduka
October 27, 2017 at 7:09 pm
Congratulations am happy for you people God will answer our pray too BIAFRA all the way
Samuel Okparaocha
October 27, 2017 at 7:02 pm
Biafra is next
Mustapha Danjuma
October 27, 2017 at 7:00 pm
Stop decieving yourself cos biafraud dream can never be achieved. You must remain in the ZOOGERIA, that’s where you belong.
Nonso Okafor
October 27, 2017 at 8:00 pm
Aboki! Why are you so scared of Biafran referendum
Mustapha Danjuma
October 27, 2017 at 8:43 pm
Referendum? Why do u turned blind eye to the path im putting you through? Nigeria is not negociable. Mind you!!!
Oguzie Jude Ama
October 27, 2017 at 6:53 pm
Good. Marriage is never by force! The right of indigenous people must be respected.
Ebere Ifeanyi Chukwu
October 27, 2017 at 6:49 pm
congrat’s 4 independent
Ozongwu Batholomew
October 27, 2017 at 6:47 pm
Yes,reports reaching palace this evening indicates that two woman from CNN and their dogs is not happy about IPOB.nevertheless, we don’t care bcos Education+God we are the MAJORITY.
Uzoamaka Egbonnaji
October 27, 2017 at 6:44 pm
Amen
Ben Dike
October 27, 2017 at 6:42 pm
Are from Spain, Why e De pain you?
Nwafor Emmanuel Nnamdi
October 27, 2017 at 6:40 pm
Congratr @catalönia, mine is yet to come. Am talking about BiafraExit.
Boniface Young
October 27, 2017 at 6:39 pm
Glory be to Almighty God, next is Biafra
Kingsley Maxwell
October 27, 2017 at 6:38 pm
i dey laugh
Uzochukwudimma Agubuike
October 27, 2017 at 6:35 pm
Congrats, biafra next
Godswill Uche
October 27, 2017 at 6:35 pm
God that do it for them, will also do it for we biafrans…Amen
Jennifer Okojie
October 27, 2017 at 6:32 pm
Wether the enemy likes it or not Biafra is here, victory is ours in the mighty name of Jesus Christ.
Akanchawa Onuchukwu
October 27, 2017 at 6:32 pm
GLORY BE TO GOD ALMIGHTY
Obikwere Onyekwere
October 27, 2017 at 6:25 pm
Our own is coming
Nwabueze Okereke Ocha
October 27, 2017 at 6:23 pm
Woo0w!!!
Ogoshi Keana M. Otaki
October 27, 2017 at 6:19 pm
Hihihihihihihihi Hihihihihihihihi. Mumu people
Chukwunwike Nwa Amawbia Egwuonwu
October 27, 2017 at 6:45 pm
Archaic idiot
Casmir Nonso
October 27, 2017 at 6:18 pm
Wow
CJ Stanley
October 27, 2017 at 6:13 pm
Yesoooooooo
Nkwo Friday Kelechi
October 27, 2017 at 6:10 pm
So shall it be
John Nwaeze
October 27, 2017 at 6:09 pm
Congratulations!. nothing like belonging to where your heart belongs to. Nigerian government should be civil, and stop being back wards for see reasons to allow the Biafrans go.
Ekene Udensi
October 27, 2017 at 6:06 pm
Biafra is de next on line of independence….
Chinonso Basil
October 27, 2017 at 6:05 pm
Wow….wonderful
Ndubuisi Azubuike
October 27, 2017 at 6:01 pm
Amen
Nnenna Ernest
October 27, 2017 at 6:00 pm
WOW
Solo KC
October 27, 2017 at 5:59 pm
congrats to the newst country in the world, one day God will ans the Biafrans to pull out of this evil nigeria AMEN
Justice Udy
October 27, 2017 at 5:55 pm
Marriage is not by force! Wisdom is better than weapons of war! God bless Catalonia!
Chinedum Young
October 27, 2017 at 5:51 pm
No biafra no peace
OGbonna Son
October 27, 2017 at 5:51 pm
God is greatest on greatest
Igwe Onyema
October 27, 2017 at 5:50 pm
Lol! I am delighted, independent has been declared, any other thing is negotiable. No turning back, long live the world’s newest nation, Catalonia for Catalans! Long live the in coming state of Biafra for Biafrans.
Darlington Obinna Nwogu
October 27, 2017 at 5:44 pm
Congratulations
Valentine Bobby
October 27, 2017 at 5:43 pm
Like building Castle in the Air.
Uzochukwudimma Agubuike
October 27, 2017 at 6:34 pm
U must be an evil person
Uzochukwudimma Agubuike
October 27, 2017 at 6:35 pm
I wish u and ur entire generation slavery
Valentine Bobby
October 27, 2017 at 7:52 pm
Hmmm…please define slavery.
Valentine Bobby
October 27, 2017 at 7:52 pm
Hmmm…please define slavery.
Iykebest Solomoon
October 27, 2017 at 5:42 pm
Yes we can never lose hope in due time the right thing must be done
Tobias Ekene
October 27, 2017 at 5:42 pm
Wow
Chuka
October 27, 2017 at 6:41 pm
Tell your Nigeria to give us date for referendum for biafra
Ogbonna Ozor
October 27, 2017 at 5:39 pm
Amen. Thank God for them ooo
Asogwo Chidi Frank
October 27, 2017 at 5:37 pm
Congrats
OkeyBest Nwachukwu
October 27, 2017 at 5:35 pm
Amen
Bright Anyanwututu Okoye
October 27, 2017 at 5:32 pm
That is Good
Prince Obinna
October 27, 2017 at 5:32 pm
Yes oo! We’re not giving up on Biafra..
Noble Nnanna
October 27, 2017 at 5:31 pm
You guys should stop this fake news they have not declared independent. What they did is just a democratic process which is deliberating in their parliament and after the deliberation, they voted to know the number of people that support the deceleration of independent Catalan, after the voting, Yes outnumbered No. So what they will do now is to start a process that will allow a peaceful deceleration of independent Catalan, such as, coming up with a Blue print for their independent state, date of deceleration, further discussion with the regional government. But the regional government is threatening them with what they call article 155. Biafran is Next inline
Moses Ikechukwu
October 27, 2017 at 5:31 pm
Congratulations biafra is the next
Edu Austin
October 27, 2017 at 5:29 pm
Isee
Chinyere Eze
October 27, 2017 at 5:25 pm
Amen
Chinyere Eze
October 27, 2017 at 5:25 pm
Iseeeeeeeeeeeree
Ozumba Charles Chidozie
October 27, 2017 at 5:25 pm
So shall Biafra be free very soon
Anthony Onwuaju
October 27, 2017 at 5:23 pm
Amen
Ugbaja Chukwuma Johnpaul
October 27, 2017 at 5:23 pm
We are monitoring the situation……
Tunde Ladimeji
October 27, 2017 at 5:23 pm
Fake post! Lies from the pit of hell!
Nebedum Onyeka James
October 27, 2017 at 5:26 pm
Unity beggars
Tunde Ladimeji
October 27, 2017 at 5:29 pm
Treasonist.
Ebere Devine
October 27, 2017 at 5:34 pm
zoo Nigeria is about to sink
Donald Donadon
October 27, 2017 at 5:35 pm
Zoogerian man
Chino Ezeonyekwelu
October 27, 2017 at 5:45 pm
Fool
Chukwunwike Nwa Amawbia Egwuonwu
October 27, 2017 at 6:51 pm
#Tunde tell that to your ancestor awolowo who wore betrayal like aso oke. Or chief lateef that betrayed awolowo. Yoruba coward
Afunwa Stephen Stephen
October 27, 2017 at 5:23 pm
what a wonderful freedom…may God that make it possible Catalonia do so for Biafran…Amen!!
Gideon Okparac
October 27, 2017 at 5:23 pm
One after the other,people that desire freedom must obtain it at the due time and BIAFRA is next
Classical Ejike
October 27, 2017 at 5:22 pm
Great
Michael Abobo
October 27, 2017 at 5:22 pm
Nah so
Chi Iheme
October 27, 2017 at 5:22 pm
wonderful
Nnanna Okoye
October 27, 2017 at 5:22 pm
Biafra Next
Nwiboko Donatus
October 27, 2017 at 5:21 pm
Congratulation
Jeshurun Peterson
October 27, 2017 at 5:21 pm
Biafra on the way..
Marcel Nnamdi
October 27, 2017 at 5:19 pm
I have a dream one day my children will stand up and hold the Biafra flag and sing the heroic song for our falling hero’s one day we gonna be free I don’t know the date but I know one you will remember this word
Nkem Ibekwe
October 27, 2017 at 5:18 pm
That’s wonderful, happy for u guys as a country
Chukwuemeka Alex Onuoha
October 27, 2017 at 5:17 pm
Biafra we need pls
Ekeson Markdon
October 27, 2017 at 5:17 pm
Christopher Ochini
October 27, 2017 at 5:17 pm
Good
Nebedum Onyeka James
October 27, 2017 at 5:17 pm
Biafra loading
Emeka Elvis
October 27, 2017 at 5:17 pm
Biafra freedom is loading
Ken Mamah
October 27, 2017 at 5:16 pm
Nice one
Esomchi Prince Echem
October 27, 2017 at 5:16 pm
https://youtu.be/CFc6wAnMM7c
Kingsley Istanbul Vam
October 27, 2017 at 5:14 pm
Biafra own loading
Alvin Mccorvey
October 27, 2017 at 5:14 pm
Aman
Nome Abraham
October 27, 2017 at 5:13 pm
biafria is coming soon
Onyemaechi Tony
October 27, 2017 at 5:13 pm
Marvelous, nothing to be compared to freedom.
Thanks to GOD almighty.
ALL HAIL BIAFRA
Cuty Ebube
October 27, 2017 at 5:12 pm
isee so shall it be
Bright Tochukwu
October 27, 2017 at 5:12 pm