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'We want to welcome' refugees, Spaniards declare

Thousands came out onto the streets of Barcelona in support of refugees and opening borders

February 20, 2017 at 9:22 am

BARCELONA, SPAIN: A boat of the NGO “Pro Activa Open Arms” participates in a simulation while thousands demonstrate in support of refugees and the opening of borders, under the slogan “Volem Acollir” (We want to welcome) in Barcelona, Spain, on 18 February 2017. [Albert Llop/Anadolu Agency]
BARCELONA, SPAIN: A boat of the NGO “Pro Activa Open Arms” participates in a simulation while thousands demonstrate in support of refugees and the opening of borders, under the slogan “Volem Acollir” (We want to welcome) in Barcelona, Spain, on 18 February 2017. [Albert Llop/Anadolu Agency]
BARCELONA, SPAIN: Lifejackets on the beach during a simulation in front of the beach while thousands demonstrate in support of refugees and the opening of borders, under the slogan “Volem Acollir” (We want to welcome) in Barcelona, Spain, on 18 February 2017. [Albert Llop/Anadolu Agency]
BARCELONA, SPAIN: Members of the NGO “Pro Activa Open Arms” participate in a simulation in front of the beach of Barcelona while thousands demonstrate in support of refugees and the opening of borders, under the slogan “Volem Acollir” (We want to welcome) in Barcelona, Spain, on 18 February 2017. [Albert Llop/Anadolu Agency]
BARCELONA, SPAIN: Members of the NGO “Pro Activa Open Arms” participate in a simulation in front of the beach of Barcelona while thousands demonstrate in support of refugees and the opening of borders, under the slogan “Volem Acollir” (We want to welcome) in Barcelona, Spain, on 18 February 2017. [Albert Llop/Anadolu Agency]
BARCELONA, SPAIN: Lifejackets on the beach during a simulation in front of the beach while thousands demonstrate in support of refugees and the opening of borders, under the slogan “Volem Acollir” (We want to welcome) in Barcelona, Spain, on 18 February 2017. [Albert Llop/Anadolu Agency]
BARCELONA, SPAIN: Members of the NGO “Pro Activa Open Arms” participate in a simulation in front of the beach of Barcelona while thousands demonstrate in support of refugees and the opening of borders, under the slogan “Volem Acollir” (We want to welcome) in Barcelona, Spain, on 18 February 2017. [Albert Llop/Anadolu Agency]
BARCELONA, SPAIN: Thousands demonstrate in support of refugees and the opening of borders, under the slogan “Volem Acollir” (We want to welcome) in Barcelona, Spain, on 18 February 2017. [Albert Llop/Anadolu Agency]
BARCELONA, SPAIN: Members of the NGO “Pro Activa Open Arms” participate in a simulation in front of the beach of Barcelona while thousands demonstrate in support of refugees and the opening of borders, under the slogan “Volem Acollir” (We want to welcome) on 18 February 2017. [Albert Llop/Anadolu Agency]
Thousands demonstrate in support of refugees and the opening of borders, under the slogan “Volem Acollir” (We want to welcome) in Barcelona, Spain, on 18 February 2017. [Albert Llop/Anadolu Agency]
BARCELONA, SPAIN: Thousands demonstrate in support of refugees and the opening of borders, under the slogan “Volem Acollir” (We want to welcome) in Barcelona, Spain, on 18 February 2017. [Albert Llop/Anadolu Agency]
BARCELONA, SPAIN: Thousands demonstrate in support of refugees and the opening of borders, under the slogan “Volem Acollir” (We want to welcome) in Barcelona, Spain, on 18 February 2017. [Albert Llop/Anadolu Agency]
BARCELONA, SPAIN: Members of the NGO “Pro Activa Open Arms” participate in a simulation in front of the beach of Barcelona while thousands demonstrate in support of refugees and the opening of borders, under the slogan “Volem Acollir” (We want to welcome) on 18 February 2017. [Albert Llop/Anadolu Agency]

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