The Police Have Arrested Five People Turning Demonstrations for And Against Asylum Reception in Amersfoort. Hundreds of supporters and opponents had Gathered on the Stadhuisplein (City Hall Square) in the City.
On Tuesday Evening, A Meeting About Asylum Reception is Taking Place In The City Hall. Supporters and opponents Were Shouting at Each Other Outside.
The People who are Against An Asylum Center in Amersfoort Shouted Slogans Such As “We Are The Netherlands” And “AZC (Asylum Seeker Center) Get Rid of It”. They carried Dutch flags and prince’s flags. The latter flag is used by members or far-right grouts.
The Counter-demonstrators shouted, Among Other Things, “Refugees Welcome, Nazis Not”. There was also a sign with the text: “Over 163,000 residents and no room for 300 people on the run? Come on Amersfoorters, City with a Heart”. By 8:30 pm, The Stadhuisplein in Amersfoort was Empty Again.
In The Protests, Five People Were Arrested, Two for Insulting an Officer and Three for Throwing Fireworks, Such As a Smoke Bomb. It is not Known which Groups The Detainese Belong To.
Also demonstration Against Reception in Hoorn
In Hoorn, North Holland, demonstrators are also out on Tuesday Evening. Protesters Against A Possible Reception Location for Status Holders, Asylum Seekers and Ukrainians have thrown Eggs Against the Windows of the Town Hall. Inside, The Municipal Council is Meeting About the Possible Reception.
About 100 to 150 demonstrators are standing in Front of the Town Hall, Reports Press Agency ANP . They have lit torches and chant slogans such as “azc, get rid of it” and “full is full”. The Police Are Monitoring The Situation And Have Started A Conversation With The Protesters.
The Council Meeting started at 6:30 pm with the public and is litigation in an orderly manner. The Intention is to Gauge the Wishes or Concerns of Citizens Regarding Such A reception location. The Hoorn Municipal Council Will Not Decide on Tuesday Whether the proposed locations will actual be designated as reception locations.