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Utrecht Syrians Mark One Year Since Assad’s Fall With Car Convoys as Police Ease Traffic

The municipality says the protest was officially registered in consultation with organizers.

Overview

  • Car processions honked as passengers waved Syrian flags at Catharijnekade, Kanaalstraat, the city center, and under the Bollendak.
  • Police at Stationsplein instructed demonstrators to leave to reduce congestion.
  • Roughly seven police vans were visible as officers managed traffic during the event.
  • A police spokesperson said the gatherings caused several jams and that efforts focused on keeping vehicles moving.
  • An RTV Utrecht reporter observed chanting and an amicable atmosphere with no arrests seen.