Independence movement

France

New Caledonian independence leader appears in court over unrest

Christian Tein is the leader of a pro-independence group that French officials allege played a leading role in weeks of violence that erupted in May.

22/06/2024

France

New Caledonia independence leader urges 'resistance' to France

“Our main objective is for our country to obtain full sovereignty,” said a pro-independence party leader in the France-controlled Pacific archipelago.

26/05/2024

World News

France accuses Azerbaijan of fomenting violence in New Caledonia

An outbreak of rioting in the Pacific territory has been met with a 1,000-strong reinforcement for local security services.

17/05/2024

Spain

Demonstrators rally against amnesty for Catalan separatists in Madrid

Spanish Socialist leader Pedro Sánchez's new term got off to a stormy start after he clinched the support in parliament of two Catalan separatist parties in exchange for a controversial amnesty for hundreds of people in legal trouble over Catalonia's failed bit to secure independence.

04/12/2023

Spain

Thousands rally in Madrid against controversial amnesty deal

Civil society organisations rallied in Madrid on Saturday in protest against Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, who was reelected as prime minister by a highly fragmented parliament.

18/11/2023

United Kingdom

Scotland could rejoin EU 'smoothly and quickly' after independence

A new report from the government in Edinburgh lays out its plans for a future relationship with Europe, but independence is not on the cards any time soon.

18/11/2023

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Mexicans celebrate independence day in a riot of colourful costumes

Mexico celebrates the anniversary of the birth of its independence movement.

16/09/2023

United Kingdom

Scotland: Why did Nicola Sturgeon resign and who will replace her?

There are several reasons why Scotland's longest-serving First Minister is stepping down, and more than a few likely contenders for her job.

15/02/2023

United Kingdom

Supporters of Scottish independence from the UK remain defiant

Nicola Sturgeon has committed to running the next general election as a “de facto referendum” on Scottish independence.

24/11/2022

United Kingdom

Scotland ‘does not have power’ to hold another independence referendum

Britain's top court was hearing whether Scotland’s semi-autonomous administration can organise an independence vote without the London government’s consent.

23/11/2022

United Kingdom

London says 'no' to Scotland over new independence vote

Nicola Sturgeon said that Scottish democracy 'will not be a prisoner' to Boris Johnson or any other British prime minister.

06/07/2022

France

Calls for calm after Corsican nationalist dies from prison attack

The fatal attack has sparked rioting and protests on the French Mediterranean island.

22/03/2022

France

France to discuss Corsica 'autonomy' after violent protests

Violent clashes and riots have broken out on the Mediterranean island after a pro-independence prisoner was attacked.

16/03/2022

France

Violent clashes continue in Corsica after prominent prisoner attacked

Protesters have rallied for several days after a convicted murderer and Corsican independence activist was left in a coma by another prisoner.

10/03/2022