Hundreds of climate activists on Saturday blocked one of the main roads into the international criminal court, The Hague, in a show of protest over fossil fuel linked tax breaks.
calling the blockade"dangerous and disruptive" to motorists and protesters alike.
Extinction Rebellion activists and sympathisers block a busy road in The Hague, Netherlands, Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023. Earlier this week seven Extinction Rebellion activists were detained by authorities for sedition linked to the protest."Demonstrating is a fundamental right and is facilitated by the municipality of The Hague," they added."There are hundreds of demonstrations in The Hague every year that go off without a hitch.
Activists vowed to continue with their protests to demand an end to government tax breaks for companies
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