03 Jul 2024 | 08:01 AM UTC
Netherlands: Climate activists associated with the Extinction Rebellion group plan roadblock protests in The Hague July 6
Extinction Rebellion climate activists plan roadblock protests on the A12 motorway in The Hague, Netherlands, July 6; disruptions likely.
The environmental activist group Extinction Rebellion (XR) plans to stage a roadblock protest on the A12 motorway in The Hague from 13:00 to 23:59 July 6. Organizers are demanding an end to fossil fuel subsidies. The activists will target the Utrechtsebaan, the section of the A12 highway adjacent to the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy. XR protesters staged multiple demonstrations at this location in recent months, including July 2, when police detained several activists. Based on previous events, several hundred people will likely participate in the demonstration.
Additional police will likely be deployed to monitor all actions. Associated crowd control measures, including road closures and movement restrictions, will probably lead to localized transport disruptions. Separate protest actions are possible throughout the city, including targeting fossil fuel-related businesses.
Avoid any demonstrations as a routine security precaution and to mitigate associated disruptions. Check public transport schedules and local traffic conditions for disruptions before beginning journeys in The Hague in the coming days; allow extra time to reach destinations in protest-affected areas. Leave the area at the first sign of a confrontation.
