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Hague Anti-Asylum Protest Turns Violent as Police Use Tear Gas and Make Dozens of Arrests

Leaders across parties condemned attacks on police ahead of next month’s snap elections.

Overview

  • Several thousand people gathered at Malieveld before parts of the crowd moved onto the A12, where about 1,500 demonstrators blocked traffic.
  • Police said they deployed water cannon and tear gas after groups hurled stones, bottles and fireworks, and a patrol car was set on fire.
  • Demonstrators later smashed windows at the D66 party office in the city center, drawing sharp rebukes from party leader Rob Jetten.
  • Authorities reported roughly 30 arrests and are reviewing video to identify additional suspects as investigations continue.
  • Justice Minister Foort van Oosten and PVV leader Geert Wilders denounced the violence, while NOS footage showed some participants carrying Prinzenflaggen linked to far-right extremism.