Riot Police Disperse Violent Far-right Demonstration in the Hague
WHO:
Al Jazeera - Prime Minister Rob Jetten stated that the demonstrators chanted “abhorrent” far-right and antisemitic slogans.
Al Jazeera - Justice Minister David van Weel called for “hardline action” against the demonstrators.
Al Jazeera - Dutch riot police intervened at a protest against immigration and asylum policies.
Al Jazeera - Prime Minister Rob Jetten condemned the demonstrators.
Al Jazeera - Justice Minister David van Weel condemned the violent scenes and slogans.
ABC News - Justice Minister David van Weel described the protest as having “disgusting scenes.”
Al Jazeera - Protester Thijs Jansen, a 31-year-old mechanic, expressed concerns about mass migration.
WHAT:
Al Jazeera - The “Wij zijn het volk” rally was organized to protest against government policies in the Netherlands, specifically on immigration.
Al Jazeera - Police reported that further investigations were underway following the protest.
Al Jazeera - About 500 far-right demonstrators pelted police with projectiles and fireworks.
Al Jazeera - Police arrested 24 people during the protest.
Al Jazeera - Police used baton charges, dogs, and water cannon to disperse the rioters.
ABC News - Local authorities banned the planned march after violence erupted.
ABC News - Demonstrators made Nazi salutes and chanted antisemitic slogans.
WHERE:
Al Jazeera - The protest took place in Malieveld park in The Hague, Netherlands.
ABC News - The protest occurred in the city center of The Hague.
WHEN:
Al Jazeera - The protest occurred on a Saturday.
ABC News - The unrest came a year after rioting erupted around a right-wing demonstration.
WHY:
Al Jazeera - The protest was organized to oppose government policies on immigration.
Al Jazeera - Prime Minister Rob Jetten stated that demonstrators sought confrontation with the police.
HOW:
Al Jazeera - Police used specialist dogs in addition to baton charges to break up the demonstration.
Al Jazeera - Police used various methods including baton charges and water cannon to break up the demonstration.
(UPDATED September 20, 2026 09:55 UTC)
In the Netherlands, Prime Minister Rob Jetten condemned the demonstrators at the “Wij zijn het volk” rally for chanting “abhorrent” far-right and antisemitic slogans, while Justice Minister David van Weel called for “hardline action” against them. The rally was organized to protest government policies, particularly on immigration, and police reported that further investigations are underway following the event. To disperse the crowd, police utilized specialist dogs along with baton charges.
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(UPDATED September 19, 2026 21:57 UTC)
In The Hague, Netherlands, about 500 far-right demonstrators clashed with police during a protest against immigration policies, leading to 24 arrests as officers employed baton charges, dogs, and water cannons to disperse the crowd. Prime Minister Rob Jetten condemned the violence, while Justice Minister David van Weel described the scenes as “disgusting” and criticized the demonstrators for making Nazi salutes and chanting antisemitic slogans. Protester Thijs Jansen, a 31-year-old mechanic, voiced his concerns about mass migration, highlighting the tensions surrounding the government's immigration policies.