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Violent Clashes Between Rival Eritrean Groups in The Hague Lead to Multiple Injuries and Arrests

The rioting, sparked by tensions between pro- and anti-Eritrean government factions, resulted in injured police officers, torched vehicles, and the use of tear gas.

A police car burns at the Opera hall center following clashes between two groups of Eritreans during riots after a meeting in the conference center in The Hague on February 17, 2024. (Photo by Robin Utrecht / ANP / AFP) / Netherlands OUT (Photo by ROBIN UTRECHT/ANP/AFP via Getty Images)
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Overview

  • At least four police officers were injured during the riots, with vehicles including police cars and a bus set ablaze.
  • Rioters, consisting of pro- and anti-Eritrean government groups, engaged in violent confrontations, throwing stones, fireworks, and using weapons.
  • Special police units deployed tear gas in an effort to control the unrest, as the city's mayor condemned the violence against officers and equipment.
  • The clashes are part of a broader pattern of violence among Eritrean diaspora in Europe, with previous incidents reported in Germany and Israel.
  • Authorities are calling for witnesses and video footage to aid in the investigation and prosecution of rioters, as the community grapples with the aftermath.