Brussels police fire water cannon, tear gas during COVID curbs protest

Summary by Ground News

Demonstrators gathered in the Belgian capital to protest what they regard as overly extreme measures by the government to fight the COVID-19 pandemic. The march followed demonstrations in other European capitals on Saturday that also drew thousands of people protesting vaccine passports and other requirements that European governments have imposed.

4 months ago

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Times of India

Belgian police fire water cannon, tear gas during Covid curbs protest

Europe News: BRUSSELS: Tens of thousands of people protested in Brussels on Sunday against Covid-19 restrictions, some clashing with police who fired water cannon .

4 months ago·Mumbai, India

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BBC News

Clashes at Belgium Covid protest

A rally sees violent exchanges in Brussels as tens of thousands marched against Covid restrictions.

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Reuters

Brussels police fire water cannon, tear gas during COVID curbs protest

By Johnny Cotton BRUSSELS - Police in Brussels fired water cannon and tear gas to disperse protesters near the European Commission's headquarters on Sunday, after a protest involving some 50,000 people opposing COVID-19 restrictions turned violent. Although Belgium announced a slight easing of coronavirus restrictions on Friday, despite record infections, the government also said

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The Guardian

Police use water cannon at Brussels protest against Covid rules – video

Police used teargas and fired water cannon to disperse crowds during a demonstration against coronavirus measures

4 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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News18 India

Brussels Police Fire Water Cannon, Tear Gas During Covid-19 Curbs Protest

The passes, which are mandatory for anyone wishing to enter a restaurant, museum or many other public space, have sparked fierce opposition among some Belgians.

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NDTV

Clashes At Belgium Covid Rules Protest; Police Use Water Cannon, Tear Gas

Police fired water cannon and tear gas Sunday at stone-throwing protesters after tens of thousands of demonstrators marched through Brussels against Covid-19 rules.

4 months ago·New Delhi, India

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