Dutch police use water cannon to disperse anti-immigration protestors
Summary
Dutch police used a water cannon to break up an anti-immigration protest in The Hague after some protestors threw objects at police. The protest occurred just over a month before national elections in the Netherlands, organized by a right-wing activist against asylum seekers. The demonstration drew thousands, and a police car was set on fire.Key Facts
- Dutch police used a water cannon to control a demonstration in The Hague.
- Protestors threw bottles and rocks at police, prompting the police action.
- The demonstration split, with some participants blocking a highway.
- The protest was organized by right-wing activist Els Rechts against asylum seekers.
- The protest happened about a month before the Dutch national elections on October 29.
- Thousands attended the protest; at least one police car was set on fire.
- Far-right Party for Freedom leader Geert Wilders was invited but did not attend.
- Wilders condemned the violence and criticized the use of force against police.
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