Catalan separatist leader Carles
Puigdemont was arrested in Sardinia Thursday night on a warrant
from Spain for alleged crimes against public order and national
security in his leading a short-lived split by the northern
region from Madrid.
Former Catalonia President Puigdemont was arrested on a European
warrant issued by Spain upon his arrival at Alghero airport.
Puigdemont, 58, will appear before a Sassari judge later Friday
who will rule on a European judge's rejection of a request to
revoke Puigdemont's parliamentary immunity.
The Sardinian judge will decide whether to uphold the arrest
warrant.
Spain has requested the extradition of the former Catalan
leader.
The Spanish government said Friday he must submit himself to the
action of justice like any other citizen.
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