Thousands took to the streets of Amsterdam to protest against racism and fascism, with organisers warning against the rise of the far-right in the Netherlands. The demonstration, which included groups such as Amnesty International and Kick Out Zwarte Piet, was peaceful with no arrests made by the police. Protesters held signs with messages like “Never Again” and “Fact or Faber,” and waved flags in solidarity with various causes, including Palestine, Turkey, Ukraine, and Black Lives Matter.
Speeches at the march touched on various issues, including the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, climate change, exploitation of migrant workers, Islamophobia, and discrimination faced by the LGBTQ+ community. The demonstration, which coincided with the International Day Against Racism & Discrimination, had a new focus on fascism this year amid concerns about the current government’s shift to the right.
Coordinator Abdou Menebhi expressed frustration with the government’s policies, accusing them of taking anti-democratic measures against Muslims and asylum seekers. Last year, the Dutch government moved to the right following a coalition agreement with four right-wing parties. The annual demonstration serves as a platform for raising awareness about social justice issues, with this year’s event drawing attention to the alarming rise of fascism in the country. The peaceful protest highlighted the importance of standing against racism and discrimination in society.
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