Media Freedom Rapid Response

Terrorism investigation into Catalan journalist raises concerns ahead of elections

Journalists and media freedom organisations express concern over the investigation for terrorism of Catalan journalist Jesús Rodríguez Sellés, now residing in Switzerland.

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Assemblea denounces Spain’s use of terrorism allegations to silence Catalonia’s pro-independence movement before the OSCE

The Catalan National Assembly (Assemblea) has taken part in the 2024 OSCE Supplementary Human Dimension Meeting, one of the most important gatherings on the state of human rights in Europe, …

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Vilaweb

Jesús Rodríguez: “The judge and the far right work hand in hand”

Interview with the journalist from Directa, who has gone into exile in Switzerland following the investigation for terrorism in the case of Tsunami Democràtic.

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El Nacional

A director of Catalan body Òmnium Cultural goes into exile due to Tsunami judge’s persecution

Oleguer Serra, a director of the pro-independence cultural organization, is to change his address to Switzerland.

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El Nacional

National Audience backs judge García-Castellón to investigate Tsunami for terrorism

Appeals chamber rejects demand to close the file, citing higher Supreme Court’s recent decision to open terrorism case

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Civic Forum

Joint letter: Solidarity for Activists in Catalonia Accused of Terrorism

We, the undersigned civil society organisations, express our urgent concerns regarding the restrictions on the right to peaceful assembly in Spain and call on the authorities to protect fundamental freedoms. …

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Catalan News

Spain’s Supreme Court opens criminal proceedings against Carles Puigdemont for terrorism

Former Catalan president and ex-MP Ruben Wagensberg accused of leading Tsunami Democràtic protest group

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El Nacional

Bolaños closes door on Junts and ERC efforts to ensure Tsunami and CDRs are covered by amnesty

Minister rejects proposed amendments on terrorism, arguing that “serious crimes have to be an exception”

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El Nacional

Spain’s Civil Guard tapped 40 cell phones close to Puigdemont and independentism for Tsunami case

The court’s Tsunami case summary reveals bugging of businessman Joan Matalama, and ex-MPs Joan Canadell and David Fernàndez

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Vilaweb

Spanish judge may have seriously violated European law to try to impute an accidental death to Tsunami Democratic protest

Judge Manuel García-Castellón has instrumentalized the death of a French tourist to try to strengthen the terrorism charges against those accused by Tsunami Democràtic, in case of a possible amnesty …

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