Hague Anti-Immigration Rally Erupts Into Riots With Dozens Detained and Police Injured

Police deployed tear gas and a water cannon after breakaway groups threw stones and bottles, torched a police car and blocked the A12 highway. Rioters smashed windows at the D66 party’s Hague office, and a smaller contingent moved toward the fenced parliament complex before being held back. Officials reported at least 30 detentions and two injured officers, with police saying further arrests are likely as investigations continue. Organizer Els Rechts said she expected a peaceful rally and publicly distanced herself from the violence after calling the Malieveld demonstration. Geert Wilders, D66 leader Rob Jetten and caretaker Prime Minister Dick Schoof condemned the clashes, with local authorities signaling criminal prosecutions.