Anonymous Coward
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 Greece
12/08/2018 11:37 AM
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Report Copyright Violation | YELLOW VEST revolution grows in Belgium & Netherlands Belgian police fired tear gas and water cannons at yellow-vested protesters calling for the resignation of Prime Minister Charles Michel after they tried to breach a riot barricade, as the movement that started in France made its mark Saturday in Belgium and the Netherlands.
Protesters in Brussels threw paving stones, road signs, fireworks, flares and other objects at police blocking their entry to an area where Michel's offices, other government buildings and the parliament are located.
Brussels police spokeswoman Ilse Van de Keere said that around 400 protesters were gathered in the area.
About 100 were detained, many for carrying dangerous objects like fireworks or clothing that could be used as protection in clashes with police.
Protesters appeared to hail at least in part from a populist movement that is angry at government policy in general and what it sees as the widening gulf between mainstream politicians and the voters who put them in power.
"Our children are hard-working people but they have to pay taxes everywhere.".
"The government is not there for the people. It is there to protect its own interests," she said. [ link to abcnews.go.com (secure)] |
2k3Mach
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12/11/2018 08:16 AM
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Report Copyright Violation | Re: YELLOW VEST revolution grows in Belgium & Netherlands About 100 were detained, many for carrying dangerous objects like fireworks or clothing that could be used as protection in clashes with police.
Quoting: McShillin Yes, because we know you aren't allowed to wear clothing which helps a little if you're mistakenly being beaten by the police who are using batons and dressed in full protective riot gear!!!! |
rosicrucian1
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12/11/2018 08:21 AM
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Report Copyright Violation | Re: YELLOW VEST revolution grows in Belgium & Netherlands the people are getting angry over there and it is spreading fast.. time for change. “the devil is a foe to the blood” Prof. Minor |
