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Jetten blames Hague protesters for violence as 24 are arrested

The Dutch prime minister said the unrest was deliberate after police clashed with far-right demonstrators in The Hague. Authorities have confirmed 24 arrests.

Riot police in tactical gear facing a public protest at night with tear gas.
Riot police confronting protesters during a night demonstration in The Hague. Oscar Chan · Pexels

Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten has accused protesters in The Hague of deliberate violence after clashes between police and far-right demonstrators. Authorities confirmed that 24 people were arrested during the unrest.

According to HS, the confrontation took place in the Dutch city of The Hague, where police were called in to deal with the disorder. The incident adds to concerns about rising political tensions in the country, although officials have not yet released further details about injuries or the wider sequence of events.

Jetten’s remarks suggest the government sees the violence as intentional rather than a spontaneous outburst. It remains unclear how extensive the fallout will be or whether the clashes will lead to additional security measures.

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Story based on reporting from the outlets above. Päivän Sanomat editorial rewrite.

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