Thousands join Netherlands protest against militarisation
Organisers say the demonstration, held under the slogan 'Stop the War Fever,' was the first of its kind to draw a large turnout, according to TASS.
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More than 5,000 people joined a protest in the Netherlands against what organisers described as the militarisation of the country, according to TASS, citing Dutch broadcaster NOS.
The demonstration was held under the slogan "Stop the War Fever." Organisers, as cited by NOS, described it as the first successful protest of its kind, suggesting earlier attempts to mobilise opposition to the government's defence and security posture had drawn smaller or less visible turnout.
The report does not specify the city in which the protest took place, the organisations behind it, or the particular government policies protesters were objecting to, beyond the general framing of opposition to militarisation. It is also unclear whether Dutch authorities or government officials have responded to the demonstration.
TASS is a Russian state news agency, and its coverage of protest movements in Western countries is often used to highlight domestic opposition to those governments' defence and foreign policies. The report does not include independent confirmation of the turnout figure beyond attributing it to the protest's organisers.
No further details on planned follow-up demonstrations were included in the available report.
Sources
- Over 5,000 join protest against militarization of Netherlands — TASS (Russia)
EGazette summarizes reporting from multiple sources; follow the links for the originals.
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