Amsterdam declares a state of emergency and bans weekend protests after the riots

Amsterdam declares a state of emergency and bans weekend protests after the riots

Amsterdam declares a state of emergency and bans weekend protests after the riots

Amsterdam mayor Femke Halsema announced this on Friday A state of emergency in the Dutch capital and banning the calling of protests at the end of the week track los Enfrentamientos registrados last Thursday night between pro-Palestinian demonstrators and Maccabi Tel Aviv fans.

“As of today, a state of emergency is in effect for Amsterdam and Amstelveen (municipality). This weekend, public demonstrations, as well as the wearing of face-covering clothing and the carrying of items that may disturb public order, are prohibited,” he said via AT5 channel. before the rebroadcast.

So it was announced the entire city will be considered a “zona de riesgo para la seguridad”..

“Of course, many demonstrations and protests can take place, but nevertheless. What happened last night is not a protest. There are no protests or demonstrations. This is a crime“, ha resaltado. In this sense, he made a large police deployment in the city, especially around institutions and organisms that are “vulnerable” before possible attacks.

The former, la alcaldesa ha lamentado lo ocurrido y ha segurado sentirse “fundamente avergonzada”. “It's a very dark moment for the city,” he said.