Amsterdam declares emergency and bans protests over the weekend after riots

MADRID 8 Nov. () –

The mayor of the city of Amsterdam, Femke Halsema, declared an emergency in the Dutch capital this Friday and prohibited the calling of protests throughout the weekend after the clashes that occurred on Thursday night between pro-Palestinian protesters and fans of the Maccabi Tel Aviv.

“As of today, the emergency decree applies to Amsterdam and Amstelveen (the municipality). This weekend it is prohibited to demonstrate, as well as wearing clothing that covers the face and carrying objects that could disturb public order,” he declared. in a press conference broadcast on the AT5 channel.

Thus, it has announced that the entire city will be considered a “security risk zone”, which expands the functions of the Police, which will be able to intensify security measures and carry out preventive searches without prior order.

“Many demonstrations and protests take place in the city, and we are always prepared for them. But what happened last night is not a protest. It has nothing to do with a protest or demonstration. It is a crime,” he highlighted. In this sense, it has ordered greater police deployment in the city, especially around institutions and organizations that are “vulnerable” to possible attacks.

Previously, the mayor regretted what happened and said she felt “deeply ashamed.” “This is a very dark moment for the city,” he said.