Netherlands: Activists plan anti-COVID-19 measures protest in The Hague Nov. 7

Event

Activists are planning to gather in The Hague on Nov. 7 to denounce government measures imposed to combat the spread of COVID-19. Participants will meet at 12:00 at the Malieveld; the gathering is scheduled to disperse around 16:00.

All such events have the potential to be well attended, and participation could reach the thousands. Police will almost certainly deploy around the demonstration. Crowd-control measures, including possible road closures and movement restrictions, could prompt localized traffic and public transport disruptions. Although the event is likely to pass off without major incidents, previous such protests have become violent, and clashes between protesters and police are possible, particularly if activists attempt to breach security cordons.

Advice

Avoid the protest as a routine security precaution and to mitigate associated disruptions. Heed instructions from security forces and leave the area at the first sign of confrontation. Check public transport schedules and local traffic conditions for disruptions, and allow extra time for travel in the vicinity of any demonstrations.