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In Barcelona, people have gathered for another night of protest in support of rapper Pablo Hasel, who was holed up in a university in Catalonia to avoid going to jail in a case that has raised concerns about free speech in Spain. The demonstrations have ended in violence for three nights in a row and about 100 people have been arrested since the protests began. IMAGES
Two massive fires are seen during a second night of protests in Barcelona over the jailing of rapper Pablo Hasel. Angry demonstrations first erupted on Tuesday night after police detained Hasel, who was holed up in a university in Catalonia to avoid going to jail in a highly contentious free speech case. IMAGES
Protesters are confronted by the police as they gather in central Barcelona to demand the release of Pablo Hasel, a rapper who was jailed for controversial tweets. Known for his hard-left views, Hasel was handed a ninth-month sentence over tweets glorifying terrorism and videos inciting violence, a decision that has sparked outrage in Spain. IMAGES
Protesters gather in central Barcelona to demand the release of Pablo Hasel, a rapper who was jailed for controversial tweets. Known for his hard-left views, Hasel was handed a ninth-month sentence over tweets glorifying terrorism and videos inciting violence, a decision that has sparked outrage in Spain. IMAGES
Demonstrators gather on Callao square in Madrid to protest against the jailing of a rapper for controversial tweets. Angry demonstrations erupted after police detained Pablo Hasel, 32, who was holed up in a Catalan university to avoid going to jail in a case that has raised concerns about free speech in Spain. IMAGES
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.