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Police Break up Unauthorized Protest at Ter Apel Asylum Center; Two Arrested

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Dutch police on Saturday dismantled an unauthorized right-wing protest outside the asylum reception center in Ter Apel, Westerwolde municipality, arresting two people after confrontations with officers and attempts to breach a rival demonstration, RTV Noord reports.

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At least three people were arrested this evening during a new demonstration against the opening of an emergency shelter for asylum seekers in Apeldoorn. The protest was supposed to end at 8:00 PM, but a group of approximately one hundred demonstrators ignored this. Police officers subsequently intervened.

·Amersfoort, Netherlands (Kingdom of the)
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In Ter Apel, various far-right Defend groups were supposed to demonstrate against ‘mass immigration’ on Saturday afternoon, but many more counter-demonstrators showed up, who actually have a soft spot for asylum seekers.

·Netherlands (Kingdom of the)
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With a peaceful march and several speeches afterwards, residents of Apeldoorn made it loud and clear that they are deeply concerned about a planned large asylum seekers' center in a residential area. Several women, as well as a 16-year-old girl, expressed their concerns in speeches.

·Amsterdam, Netherlands (Kingdom of the)
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The police have arrested a total of 26 people during a protest against an emergency shelter in Apeldoorn. On Saturday evening, protesters threw fireworks at the police, obstructed traffic, and attacked a vehicle, among other things. One man was arrested for assaulting a municipal enforcement officer.

·Netherlands (Kingdom of the)
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In Apeldoorn, a protest against an asylum seekers' center escalated into disturbances. The Mobile Unit had to intervene on Saturday evening after demonstrators set off fireworks and the situation became volatile. Several people were arrested. The municipality had issued an emergency order due to the situation. According to the police, the atmosphere during the protest became increasingly tense. The exact number of people arrested has not yet bee…

Third time this week: Riot police deploy batons at protest against asylum accommodation in Apeldoorn dpa The police intervened again on Saturday evening at a demonstration against the arrival of emergency accommodation for asylum seekers in Apeldoorn. Approximately one hundred demonstrators did not adhere to the agreed end time of the protest at 8:00 PM, prompting the Mobile Unit to take action. At least three people were arrested. Some demonstr…

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rd.nl broke the news in Apeldoorn, Netherlands (Kingdom of the) on Saturday, May 9, 2026.
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