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International observer at the #1Oct referendum in court today testifies that the voters were 'civil and peaceful' despite the police violence. Grünberg is a member of the UN High Commission on Human Rights and an ex-member of the German parliament. @XCatalunya/1110853252927709184On twitter.com
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The witness spoke at length and at one point said he wished that the conflict between Catalonia and Spain be resolved in a "democratic" way. At that point the judge intervened and warned him not to offer political opinions.Permalink On twitter.com
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Grünberg added that he was surprised that despite the intimidation - both physical and verbal - of the Spanish police, the voters didn't respond with violence. His testimony flatly contradicts that of various Guardia Civil earlier this week who spoke of a violent crowd.Permalink On twitter.com
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