Netherlands: “Yellow vest” protest in The Hague January 5 /update 3

Event

"Yellow vest" protesters staged a demonstration in The Hague on Saturday, January 5, amid a heightened security presence. Similar protests are possible in The Hague and other Dutch cities over the near term; increased security measures and localized traffic disruptions are to be expected near protest sites.

Context

The "yellow vest" movement began in France on November 17 to protest rising fuel prices and a planned fuel tax. Since then, associated demonstrations have been organized in Belgium and the Netherlands.

Advice

Individuals in the Netherlands are advised to avoid all protests as a precaution, allow for extra time to reach their destinations when traveling near affected areas, and adhere to all instructions issued by the local authorities.