Archive · 21 Sep 2026
Dutch Police Disperse Violent Far-Right Protest in The Hague
Several hundred far-right protesters gathered in The Hague for a demonstration about immigration and asylum policies.
The protest was organized under the name We Are the People.
Some protesters threw fireworks and other objects at police.
Because of the violence, officials stopped and banned a planned march.
Police then ordered the crowd to leave and dispersed it.
Reports said at least 24 people were arrested for offenses including disobeying orders and possessing weapons illegally.
Police reportedly used pepper spray and a water cannon.
The justice minister said some protesters made Nazi salutes and used antisemitic slogans.
The unrest happened about a year after another right-wing protest in The Hague also became violent.
Police dispersed several hundred far-right protesters in The Hague after violence broke out on Saturday.
The Hague authorities halted and banned a planned march opposing immigration and asylum policies.
Protesters reportedly threw fireworks and other projectiles at police, prompting riot-control measures.
Justice Minister David van Weel cited Nazi salutes, antisemitic slogans and attacks on police.
At least 24 people were reportedly arrested, while police used pepper spray and a water cannon.
- Who
- Several hundred far-right protesters, Dutch police, The Hague authorities and Justice Minister David van Weel; the protest was organized under the banner We Are the People.
- What
- Police broke up the protest after violence, authorities banned the planned march, and at least 24 people were reportedly arrested.
- When
- Saturday; the articles do not provide a specific date.
- Where
- The Malieveld and surrounding areas in The Hague, the Netherlands.
- Why
- The protest opposed immigration and asylum policies, while authorities intervened after violence, projectiles and attacks on police were reported.
Authorities' position
Protesters' stated cause
Police tactics
Authorities' position
Police used riot-control measures, reportedly including pepper spray and a water cannon, and arrested people accused of various offenses.
Protesters' stated cause
The articles do not provide the protesters' account of the police response.
- Protest size
- Several hundred demonstrators attended.
- Organizer
- We Are the People.
- Location
- The Malieveld in central The Hague.
- Reported arrests
- At least 24 people, according to reports cited by the articles.
- Reported offenses
- Disobeying dispersal orders and illegally possessing weapons, among other offenses.
- Police response
- Riot police dispersed the crowd; reports said officers used pepper spray and a water cannon.
- Earlier unrest
- A year earlier, a police car was set on fire and the D66 headquarters was attacked during clashes.
