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We want to hear from those in Spain about the Catalan regional government’s independence referendum vote. Tell us how the day unfolds
Your safety is most important. Do not take any risks when recording or sharing your story
Sarah Marsh and
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Sun 1 Oct 2017 10.34 BST
Last modified on Thu 26 Oct 2017 20.51 BST
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An unprecedented challenge to Spain’s territorial unity will take place on Sunday as the Catalan regional government stages an independence referendum.An unprecedented challenge to Spain’s territorial unity will take place on Sunday as the Catalan regional government stages an independence referendum.
It comes despite Spanish government efforts to stop the vote, which have included Catalan government officials arrested, referendum websites blocked and millions of ballot papers seized.It comes despite Spanish government efforts to stop the vote, which have included Catalan government officials arrested, referendum websites blocked and millions of ballot papers seized.
Today there are several reports on social media of Spanish police firing rubber bullets at people queuing to vote in the referendum.Today there are several reports on social media of Spanish police firing rubber bullets at people queuing to vote in the referendum.
The Catalan government has predicted that 60% of Catalonia’s 5.3 million eligible voters will head to the polls in defiance of the Spanish government declaring the vote illegal.The Catalan government has predicted that 60% of Catalonia’s 5.3 million eligible voters will head to the polls in defiance of the Spanish government declaring the vote illegal.
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We want to hear from those in the country. Are you heading to vote? What is the atmosphere like today? What do you think the result will be? Share your photos, comments and views.We want to hear from those in the country. Are you heading to vote? What is the atmosphere like today? What do you think the result will be? Share your photos, comments and views.
Your stories will help our journalists have a more complete picture of these events and we will use them in our reporting.Your stories will help our journalists have a more complete picture of these events and we will use them in our reporting.
Your safety is most important, so please ensure that you’re taking this into account when recording or sharing your content.Your safety is most important, so please ensure that you’re taking this into account when recording or sharing your content.
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