Thousands of people in the Netherlands demonstrate against the Dutch government’s coronavirus lockdown measures
Riot police with batons and shields have tried to break up a crowd of several thousand who had gathered in the Dutch capital to protest against Covid-19 lockdown measures and vaccinations.
The protesters, in addition to ignoring an order not to hold a march, mostly did not wear masks and broke social distancing rules as well. Amsterdam mayor Femke Halsema issued an emergency ordinance in response, empowering police to clear the central Museum Square.One person was seen carrying a “Trump 2024” flag during the banned demonstration by the group “Samen voor Nederland” against the current Covid-19 policy in Amsterdam. The local government had outlawed the protest, saying police had indications some demonstrators might be planning to attend “prepared for violence.
A small group of demonstrators briefly clashed with riot police as officers worked to clear the crowd from Museum Square. At least one person was detained.
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