If the pro-independence vote surges in Thursday’s elections for the Scottish Parliament, momentum for an another referendum on independence may become unstoppable.
Tag: Secession and Independence Movements
U.K. Elections Likely to Favor Boris Johnson, and Scottish Separatists
The prime minister’s Conservative Party stands to gain at the polls on Thursday, despite ethical accusations against him. But growth in support for the Scottish National Party could create turmoil.
Jordi Cuixart, Imprisoned Catalan Separatist, Poses a Dilemma for Spain
A Catalan separatist leader, Jordi Cuixart, is serving a nine-year prison sentence for supporting a failed independence bid in his Spanish region. His supporters say he should not be in prison at all.
Indonesian General Is Killed in Rebel Ambush in Papua Region
President Joko Widodo announced the death of the high ranking intelligence chief and called for the arrest of rebel gunmen. Activists said they feared reprisals against Indigenous Papuans.
More Than 1,800 Prisoners Are Broken Out of Jail in Nigeria
Gunmen bearing machine guns and grenades stormed a prison in a restive part of southeast Nigeria many refer to as Biafra, letting loose any inmate who wanted out.
Scotland’s Nicola Sturgeon Did Not Break Rules, Inquiry Says
After a bitter feud with her predecessor, Ms. Sturgeon has been cleared by one inquiry into claims that led to calls for her resignation.
Carles Puigdemont, Catalan Separatist Leader, Loses Immunity
Carles Puigdemont has been charged with sedition for leading a 2017 independence bid. His European Parliament membership had shielded him from prosecution.
How to Unite a Deeply Divided Kosovo? Name a Lake After Trump
A lighthearted suggestion by a U.S. envoy hoping to bridge a vast rift between Albanians and Serbs in Kosovo has taken on a life of its own — only to be ridiculed by local residents on both sides.
Michael Somare, Papua New Guinea’s ‘Father of the Nation,’ Dies at 84
Mr. Somare, who played a major role in leading the country to independence from Australia, was its longest-serving prime minister.
Spain Hoped Catalonia’s Separatists Would Fade. They’re Gaining Ground.
Although the pandemic has been a unifying force in much of Europe, parties seeking to create a breakaway state for Catalonia received a majority of votes in a regional election.