Dutch Riot Police Break Up Violent Far-Right Protest in The Hague
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Dutch riot police clash with several hundred far-right protesters in The Hague, using baton charges, specialist dogs, and water cannon to disperse the crowd after violence erupted.
The protesters pelted officers with fireworks and other projectiles. Police made several arrests during the dispersal. The municipality of The Hague banned the march after demonstrators gathered in Malieveld park in the city center became violent. Approximately 500 far-right protesters chanted antisemitic slogans during the rally. The protest was described as an anti-immigration rally. Mounted police were also involved in the response, and authorities briefly deployed water cannon. The clashes occurred on Saturday.
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