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Amsterdam Pro-Palestinian Protest Leads to Arrests
A pro-Palestinian demonstration in Amsterdam resulted in 50 arrests after defying a city-wide protest ban following attacks on Israeli football fans.
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Femke HalsemaFrank Van Der LindePatryk Kulpok
- Why was a ban on protests put in place in Amsterdam?
- The demonstration occurred despite a court ruling upholding the city council's ban on protests. The ban was enacted as a preventative measure to avoid escalating violence after prior attacks on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans.
- What actions did the police take to disperse the crowd at the demonstration?
- The protest, which began with around 50 demonstrators in Dam Square, attracted more onlookers, swelling the crowd to over 300. Police used batons and riot shields to disperse the crowd, resulting in several arrests and one reported head injury.
- How many people were arrested at the pro-Palestinian demonstration in Amsterdam?
- Approximately 50 individuals were arrested during a pro-Palestinian demonstration in Amsterdam after ignoring a city-wide ban on protests implemented following attacks on supporters of Israeli football club Maccabi Tel Aviv.
- What was the outcome of Frank van der Linde's court case challenging the protest ban?
- Frank van der Linde, one of the protest organizers, unsuccessfully challenged the protest ban in court, arguing it infringed on human rights. The court determined the ban was necessary to prevent further violence.
- What additional measures were taken by the Amsterdam City Council in response to the unrest?
- Following the unrest surrounding an Ajax and Maccabi Tel Aviv Europa League match, Amsterdam extended the protest ban and implemented stricter security measures, including enhanced stop and search powers and a face-covering ban.