Catalonia’s parliament has voted in favour of independence from Spain and proclaimed a republic.
The vote which was passed on Friday, October 27, comes amid plans by the Spanish government to impose direct rule on the region to stop it from seceding.
Seventy members of the Catalonia’s parliament voted in favour of the motion on independence, while 10 voted against two however abstained
The members of the Catalan opposition protested against the vote by staging a walk out of the 135-seat chamber before the vote passed.
Daily Mail reported that the the Spanish prime minister responded to the issue by asking all Spaniards to remain calm, he said the rule of law will restore legality in Catalonia in a twitter message immediately after the vote.
However there are fears that the developments could lead to violence as Spain attempts to impose rule on the rebellious region.
Some pro-independence groups in Catalonia have vowed a campaign of civil disobedience to protect public buildings on the event of a crackdown by Madrid.
Source: Naij.com
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