He led the Scottish National Party twice, guiding it from a fringe political group into a powerful electoral force in Britain.
Tag: Secession and Independence Movements
Kashmiris Are Voting Again. But Do They Have a Voice?
An election that began on Wednesday will restore some of the self-rule India took away in 2019. But a lasting chill has fallen over Kashmir.
After a Brief Appearance, Carles Puigdemont Flees Spain Again. Why?
The Catalan separatist leader, who has been living in self-imposed exile since a failed independence bid, vanished almost as quickly as he surfaced this week. Here’s what we know.
Carles Puigdemont Flees Spain Again After Rally, His Lawyer Says
The Catalan separatist leader, who has been living in self-imposed exile since spearheading an illegal referendum on independence in 2017, vanished almost as quickly as he had surfaced this week.
Carles Puigdemont Returns to Catalonia, Defying Spanish Arrest Warrant
Large crowds greeted the former regional leader, who has lived in self-imposed exile since a failed 2017 independence bid. Despite a new amnesty law, he could still face arrest.
France Backs Morocco’s Western Sahara Plan in Letter to King
President Emmanuel Macron said Paris would support Morocco’s plan, which gives the disputed territory limited autonomy but keeps it under Moroccan control.
In New Caledonia, ‘No Confidence’ With France After Violent Protests
An uneasy stalemate exists in the South Pacific territory as Paris continues to enforce a nightly curfew and a ban on the sale of alcohol.
Spain Approves Amnesty Law on 2017 Catalan Independence Referendum
The measure has divided Spain in recent months, and opponents vowed to keep trying to block it.
Macron Arrives in New Caledonia, French Territory on Brink of Civil War
New Caledonia, a French territory in the Pacific, is on the brink of civil war as pro-independence activists protest a law that would expand voting rights.
France’s Macron to Visit New Caledonia After Deadly Protests
It remains unclear what strategy President Emmanuel Macron of France will pursue to defuse tensions in New Caledonia, where six people have died in recent days.