Riots in The Hague over anti-immigration protests: police used water cannons.

Riots in The Hague during anti-immigration protest

According to inkorr.com: In the center of The Hague, Netherlands, waves of discontent arose again during a protest against immigration policy that took place in the Malieweld area. Unknown vandals damaged the office of the D66 party by smashing windows and setting a trash container on fire. Fortunately, the premises were likely empty at that moment.

After that, some protesters tried to reach the parliamentary complex Binnenhof, but they were stopped by the police using water cannons and tear gas to disperse the crowd.

The protest, which started in Malieweld, aimed to express dissent against the current immigration policy and demanded increased housing provisions. About 1500 people blocked the A12 highway, leading to escalating tensions. In response to aggressive actions, stones and bottles were thrown, and a police car was set on fire - the police were forced to use forceful measures.

Although the organizers called for a peaceful protest, the situation quickly spiraled out of control. The initiator of the action, who calls herself Els Rechts, advocates for reducing the level of immigration. During the action, historical flags of Prince of Orange were also seen, which are now often associated with far-right movements. Among the participants, images of the late American far-right figure Charlie Kirk and Dutch politician Pim Fortuyn could be observed.

Summary

Riots occurred in The Hague during the anti-immigration protest: offices were damaged, and part of the protesters was detained by the police. Although some participants of the action advocated for reducing the level of immigration, the situation spiraled out of control, leading to clashes with law enforcement. These events triggered social tension in society and highlighted the relevance of the immigration issue in the Netherlands.