Belgium confirms receipt of arrest warrants for Catalan politicians

Puigdemont calls for united political front in December election to continue independence drive

Sat, Nov 4, 2017, 14:26 Updated: Sat, Nov 4, 2017, 14:31

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A Spanish judge has ordered eight members of the deposed government of Catalonia jailed while they are investigated on possible charges of sedition, rebellion and embezzlement. Video: Reuters

Belgian federal prosecutors have confirmed they have received European Arrest Warrants from Spain for five people including ousted Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont.

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