Spain protests: violence on fifth night of unrest over rapper’s jail sentence

Demonstrations took place in Barcelona for a 5th night on Saturday over the arrest of a rapper who is convicted of criticizing the monarchy and glorifying a separatist group. Police were pelted with projectiles and a man was attacked, while looting took place in Barcelona’s Passeig de Gracia. The 9-month sentence of Pablo Hasel has also prompted debate over freedom of expression in Spain.

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