Dutch riot police break up violent far-right protest in The Hague
Summary
Dutch riot police broke up a far-right protest in The Hague after around 500 demonstrators threw objects and fireworks at them. Police used batons and dogs to stop the violence and ended the rally, which was against the government’s immigration policies.Key Facts
- About 500 far-right protesters gathered in The Hague to oppose immigration and asylum policies.
- The demonstrators threw projectiles and fireworks at police officers.
- Police responded with baton charges and used dogs to break up the protest.
- The rally, called “Wij zijn het volk” (“We are the people”), planned a march but was banned due to violence.
- Protesters displayed right-wing symbols, gave Hitler salutes, and showed slogans like “The Netherlands is for the Dutch.”
- Justice Minister David van Weel condemned the violence and antisemitic acts seen at the protest.
- Police escorted protesters away from Malieveld park to restore order.
- It is not clear how many people were arrested during the event.
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