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Riot police at an anti-lockdown protest at the Malieveld in The Hague, 14 March 2021
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Over 80% of Dutch think the police have an authority problem
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Morocco fans gathered on Stadhuisplein in Rotterdam to watch the Morocco-France quarter-final match in the FIFA World Cup, 9 July 2026
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Fans take to the streets after Morocco's loss; Unrest in Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague
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Morocco fans celebrate following a World Cup win over the Netherlands. June 29-30, 2026
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Morocco fans overjoyed in cities after beating Oranje; Fireworks thrown at Hague police
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Seven arrested after riots over asylum shelter plan in Wijk bij Duurstede
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PVV leader Geert Wilders addressing a crowd of anti-asylum protesters in Uithoorn, telling them that “our people are being replaced” and advocating for “repatriation.” 28 May 2026
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Video: Violent far-right demonstrators attack asylum center supporters in Uithoorn
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Investigation: 175 arrests for anti-asylum violence resulted in 16 convictions
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Primary school pulls out of Loosdrecht walking event over anti-asylum riots
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Police water cannon ends latest anti-asylum riot in Loosdrecht; "Terrorism," VNG says
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Riot police officer surrounded by smoke
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Video: Rioters start fire at Loosdrecht asylum shelter with 15 asylum seekers inside
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Police officers were pelted with fireworks in Eindhoven in 2023
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Police blame hardening of society for 9% increase in use of force
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Explosion at future Den Bosch asylum shelter; Riot police again intervene in Apeldoorn
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Video: 26 arrested as asylum protest in Apeldoorn turns violent
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Riot police at an anti-lockdown protest at the Malieveld in The Hague, 14 March 2021
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Netherlands working on new weapons for riot police after far-right riots in The Hague
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Riot police officer surrounded by smoke
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Two arrests at second violent anti-asylum protest in Loosdrecht in two days
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Anti-asylum protesters throw fireworks, eggs at cops in Loosdrecht; Riot police deployed
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At least 15 arrested as riot police clear Betuweroute rail blockade in Lent-Elst area
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KNVB warns fans wearing face coverings risk 9-month stadium bans
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A protest against a proposed asylum seeker shelter in Molenlanden turned violent Tuesday evening, with demonstrators setting off fireworks near the municipal building in Bleskensgraaf, 24 February 2025
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Protesters threw rocks, glass at cops during anti-asylum protest in Zuid-Holland town
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Eight arrested, officer injured during unregistered asylum protest in The Hague
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Feyenoord asks Utrecht to explain police's harsh treatment of fans
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Hundreds protest at Parliament against attacks on Kurds in Syria
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Riot police intervene in Amsterdam, The Hague after Morocco loses Africa Cup of Nations
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Police officers on Insulindenweg in Amsterdam-Oost tried to keep the peace during New Year's Eve. 1 Jan. 2025
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Multiple fires and assaults on emergency personnel shake Amsterdam and Sliedrecht
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Police officers in the Netherlands look out at a group of people on the street as fireworks explode over their head just after midnight on New Year's Day.
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Police: No signs of massive unrest during upcoming New Year's Eve