Utrechtsebaan, The Hague, The Netherlands. Saturday 27th May, 2023. Police used watercannon against Extinction Rebellion demonstrators and their suppo
Utrechtsebaan, The Hague, The Netherlands. Saturday 27th May, 2023. Police used watercannon against Extinction Rebellion demonstrators and their supporters, in The Hague this afternoon. This was the seventh time this section of the A12 on the Utrechtsebaan has seen similar protests; today’s was banned by the municipally. Police used watercannon on low pressure in an attempted to disperse the demonstrations within minutes of them gathering. The protesters came ready with, umbrellas, protective clothing and, taking advantage of the warm spell; a few girls wore bikinis, and on more than one occasion, called on the police to use more water . The police had made 1579 arrests, in that number ten were minors, apparently, they travelled by bus with their parents or independently. 40 people were arrested for other criminal offenses, obstruction, vandalism, blocking a main road, and insulting the police. One person was arrested for resisting arrest resulting in injury. With the action, Extinction Rebellion opposes fossil subsidies. ER demand the government stop subsidizing fossil fuels such as coal, gas and oil. Image: Female protesters in swimwear under watercannon spray find a way to keep cool, during today’s Extinction Rebellion demonstration in The Hague. © Charles M Vella/Alamy Stock Photo
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Location: The Hague. The netherlands
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