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Catalan police 'Mossos de Esquarda' during a night clashes in the streets following a week of protests over the jail sentences given to separatist politicians by SpainÕs Supreme Court, on October 18, 2019 in Barcelona, Spain. Nine Catalan pro-independence leaders were sentenced earlier this week to varying jail terms for sedition, in relation to the 2017 independence referendum. Clara Margais/Getty Images

BARCELONA, SPAIN - OCTOBER 14: Police officers stand guard next to their headquarters on the day of the sentencing of nine Catalan separatist leaders on October 14, 2019 in Barcelona, Spain. Spain's Supreme Court has sentenced nine Catalan separatist leaders to between nine and 13 years in prison over their role in the 2017 Catalan independence referendum. Clara Margais/Getty Images

BARCELONA, SPAIN - OCTOBER 14: Demostrators take part in a protest at Sant Jaume square following the sentencing of nine Catalan separatist leaders on October 14, 2019 in Barcelona, Spain. Spain's Supreme Court has sentenced nine Catalan separatist leaders to between nine and 13 years in prison over their role in the 2017 Catalan independence referendum. Clara Margais/Getty Images

BARCELONA, SPAIN - OCTOBER 18 Catalan police 'Mossos de Esquarda' during a night clashes in the streets following a week of protests over the jail sentences given to separatist politicians by Spain Supreme Court, on October 18, 2019 in Barcelona, Spain. Nine Catalan pro-independence leaders were sentenced earlier this week to varying jail terms for sedition, in relation to the 2017 independence referendum. (Photo by Clara Margais/Getty Images)

BARCELONA, SPAIN - OCTOBER 18 Fire and barricades during night clashes in the streets following a week of protests over the jail sentences given to separatist politicians by SpainÕs Supreme Court, on October 18, 2019 in Barcelona, Spain. Nine Catalan pro-independence leaders were sentenced earlier this week to varying jail terms for sedition, in relation to the 2017 independence referendum. (Photo by Clara Margais/Getty Images)

BARCELONA, SPAIN - OCTOBER 18 Fire and barricades during night clashes in the streets following a week of protests over the jail sentences given to separatist politicians by Spain Supreme Court, on October 18, 2019 in Barcelona, Spain. Nine Catalan pro-independence leaders were sentenced earlier this week to varying jail terms for sedition, in relation to the 2017 independence referendum. (Photo by Clara Margais/Getty Images)

Catalan police 'Mossos de Esquarda' during a night clashes in the streets following a week of protests over the jail sentences given to separatist politicians by Spain’s Supreme Court, on October 18, 2019 in Barcelona, Spain. Nine Catalan pro-independence leaders were sentenced earlier this week to varying jail terms for sedition, in relation to the 2017 independence referendum. Clara Margais/Getty Images

BARCELONA, SPAIN - OCTOBER 18 Bus stop broken during night clashes in the streets following a week of protests over the jail sentences given to separatist politicians by SpainÕs Supreme Court, on October 18, 2019 in Barcelona, Spain. Nine Catalan pro-independence leaders were sentenced earlier this week to varying jail terms for sedition, in relation to the 2017 independence referendum. (Photo by Clara Margais/Getty Images)

Demonstrators take part in a protest at Sant Jaume square following the sentencing of nine Catalan separatist leaders on October 14, 2019 in Barcelona, Spain. Spain's Supreme Court has sentenced nine Catalan separatist leaders to between nine and 13 years in prison over their role in the 2017 Catalan independence referendum. Clara Margais/Getty Images

BARCELONA, SPAIN - OCTOBER 13: Approximately two hundred independence activists have gathered at the Sants train station in Barcelona to have a picnic as part of a protest in support of the Catalan Republic a day before the court ruling verdict is published in the case of the jailed Catalan politicians on October 13, 2019 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Clara Margais/Getty Images)

BARCELONA, SPAIN - OCTOBER 13: Police try to evict approximately two hundred independence activists who have gathered at the Sants train station in Barcelona to have a picnic as part of a protest in support of the Catalan Republic a day before the court ruling verdict is published in the case of the jailed Catalan politicians on October 13, 2019 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Clara Margais/Getty Images)

Catalan independence supporters react to the news that the Catalan Parliament votes to declare independence from Spain. MPs in the Catalan parliament have today voted following a two day session on how to respond the Spanish government's enacting of Article 155, which would curtail Catalan autonomy.

Thousands wave flags and celebrate in the streets of Barcelona following the announcement that Catalonia declared independence from Spain, declaring the Catalan republic. Moments after the declaration, Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy tweeted that the rule of law would be restored in Catalonia.

Barcelona on October 27, 2017.

A boy pass next to graffiti reading "Votarem!" (We will vote!) in the streets of Barcelona during the Independence process referendum preparations in Catalonia. Barcelona on October 27, 2017.

A hand raises a Catalan flag during a demonstration where thousands of people takes the streets of Barcelona, to peacefully protest against the arrests of two Catalan separatist leaders and to demand their liberation. Jordi Cuixart (President of Omnium Cultural) and Jordi Sanchez (President of the Catalan National Assembly) are being held without bail pending an investigation for alleged sedition. Barcelona, Spain. 21st Oct, 2017.

People celebrate in the streets of Barcelona following the announcement that Catalonia declared independence from Spain and protest against the arrests of two Catalan independentist leaders and to demand their liberation. Jordi Cuixart (President of Omnium Cultural) and Jordi Sanchez (President of the Catalan National Assembly) are being held without bail pending an investigation for alleged sedition. Barcelona, October 27, 2017.

BARCELONA, SPAIN - OCTOBER 18: Protesters demonstrate in the streets following a week of protests over the jail sentences given to separatist politicians by SpainÕs Supreme Court, on October 18, 2019 in Barcelona, Spain. Nine Catalan pro-independence leaders were sentenced earlier this week to varying jail terms for sedition, in relation to the 2017 independence referendum. Clara Margais/Getty Images

Demostrators write slogans on the ground during a protest following the sentencing of nine Catalan separatist leaders on October 14, 2019 in Barcelona, Spain. Spain's Supreme Court has sentenced nine Catalan separatist leaders to between nine and 13 years in prison over their role in the 2017 Catalan independence referendum. Photo by Clara Margais/Getty Images

Demostrators write slogans on the ground during a protest following the sentencing of nine Catalan separatist leaders on October 14, 2019 in Barcelona, Spain. Spain's Supreme Court has sentenced nine Catalan separatist leaders to between nine and 13 years in prison over their role in the 2017 Catalan independence referendum. Photo by Clara Margais/Getty Images2

BARCELONA, SPAIN - OCTOBER 18: Protesters demonstrate in the streets following a week of protests over the jail sentences given to separatist politicians by Spain’s Supreme Court, on October 18, 2019 in Barcelona, Spain. Nine Catalan pro-independence leaders were sentenced earlier this week to varying jail terms for sedition, in relation to the 2017 independence referendum. Clara Margais/Getty Images

BARCELONA, SPAIN - OCTOBER 18 Burnt bin during a night clashes in the streets following a week of protests over the jail sentences given to separatist politicians by Spain’s Supreme Court, on October 18, 2019 in Barcelona, Spain. Nine Catalan pro-independence leaders were sentenced earlier this week to varying jail terms for sedition, in relation to the 2017 independence referendum. (Photo by Clara Margais/Getty Images)