More than 175,000 people from the Basque country (Euskal Herria) made today the 202-km long human chain to raise awareness of their wish for self-determination or independence democratic vote.
The organisers say it reached 202km (125 miles) and linked the cities of San Sebastian and Bilbao with Vitoria, the seat of the Basque parliament. The region has a higher degree of self-government than Catalonia - which has been seeking independence from Madrid.
Many, though, believe the population should be given the right to vote over their future ties to Madrid. The human chain - organised by Basque group Gure Esku Dago (In Our Own Hands) - were asked to write their aspirations on neckerchiefs, which they used as links in the chain.The main slogan was Democracy. Several also wore symbols of support for Calatan democrats.
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