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Amsterdam Police Brutality Investigation

Dutch authorities are investigating police violence against pro-Palestinian protesters in Amsterdam after a demonstration was forcefully dispersed. The events follow days of clashes between pro-Palestinian demonstrators and Israeli football fans.

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Femke Halsema

What happened on Wednesday in Amsterdam?: 281 people were detained after gathering in central Amsterdam on Wednesday; the ban on protests has since been lifted, although the city remains under heightened security.
Why were protests initially banned in Amsterdam?: The protest was initially banned after days of violence between pro-Palestinian protesters and Israeli football fans, culminating in clashes that sparked international condemnation.
What prompted the investigation by Dutch authorities?: The Dutch authorities are investigating reports of police brutality against pro-Palestinian protesters in Amsterdam following a forceful dispersal of a demonstration.
What was the origin of the recent violence in Amsterdam?: The violence stemmed from a football match between Israeli club Maccabi Tel Aviv and Ajax Amsterdam; incidents included attacks on a taxi, burning of a Palestinian flag, and injuries requiring hospital treatment.
What did the mayor say about the videos and images circulating online?: Mayor Femke Halsema stated that videos and images circulating on social media depicting police violence appear serious, prompting an investigation by the police and public prosecution.

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