Netherlands Police And Rioters Clash For A Third Night Over Covid Curfew And Restrictions

 

VOA: Netherlands Police, Protesters Clash for 3rd Straight Night Over COVID-19 Restrictions 

Police and protesters in the Netherlands clashed for a third consecutive night Monday after the government imposed a curfew to slow the spread of COVID-19. 

 At least 150 people were arrested across the country Monday as protests turned to rioting with demonstrators in some areas setting fires, throwing rocks and looting stores. 

In the city of Rotterdam, police responded with tear gas and similar scenes played out in Amsterdam, where water cannons were used on rioters. Unrest was reported in smaller municipalities as well, including Haarlem, Geleen and Den Bosch. Officials say 10 police officers were injured in Rotterdam. 

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 More News On The Unrest In The Netherlands 

Netherlands shaken by third night of riots over Covid curfew -- The Guardian 

Covid: Dutch curfew riots rage for third night -- BBC 

Covid restrictions lead to third night of rioting in Netherlands -- NBC News 

Netherlands: Another night of riots over coronavirus curfew -- DW 

Dutch police detain more than 180 in third night of curfew violence -- Reuters 

Dutch justice minister vows rioters will be prosecuted -- AP 

Dutch govt says rioters 'won't get away with it' after third night of unrest -- France 24 

Dutch government says won't bow to curfew riot 'scum' -- France 24 

Netherlands on brink of ‘civil war’ as rioters strike again over COVID-19 curfew -- NYPost