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Dutch riot police break up far-right protest in The Hague after violence erupts

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The Associated Press. (2026, September 19). Dutch riot police break up far-right protest in The Hague after violence erupts. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/news/world/europe/dutch-riot-police-break-up-far-right-protest-in-the-hague-after-violence-erupts/article_ec183626-0cae-5cf3-bb5b-6235cbc5c2ff.html

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In The Hague, Dutch riot police broke up a far-right protest that had turned violent when protesters threw fireworks and other objects at law enforcement. Local authorities had previously banned a march planned to oppose immigration and asylum policies. Several arrests were made during the incident involving several hundred protesters.
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On September 19, 500 far-right protesters clashed with Dutch police during an anti-immigration rally in The Hague. The protest, organized by the group “We Are The People,” was banned by local authorities due to anticipated violence. Protesters threw fireworks and other projectiles at police, who responded with baton charges, water cannons, dogs, and arrests. 24 people were arrested for offenses including illegal weapons possession and non-compliance. Justice Minister David van Weel condemned the antisemitic slogans and Nazi salutes used by protesters and called for “firm action” against them. Prime Minister Rob Jetten also criticized the demonstrators for seeking confrontation with police, emphasizing the importance of upholding democratic laws.

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Dutch riot police dispersed several hundred far-right protesters in The Hague on Saturday after violence erupted and local authorities banned a planned march in the city against immigration and asylum policies.
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Dutch riot police dispersed several hundred far-right protesters in The Hague on Saturday after violence erupted and local authorities banned a planned march in the city against immigration and asylum policies. asserted
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Police officers made several arrests after some protesters started throwing fireworks and other projectiles at them. asserted
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