Organisers of the demonstration warned towards the rise of the far-right within the Netherlands, whose authorities veered to the proper final yr.
Hundreds took to the streets of Amsterdam to reveal towards racism and fascism on Saturday.
The protest was peaceable and police didn’t arrest anybody, in accordance with an official spokesperson.
Teams concerned in organising the occasion included Amnesty Worldwide, Kick Out Zwarte Piet, the Dutch Palestine Committee and One other Jewish Voice.
Protesters held indicators studying “By no means Once more” and “Reality or Faber.” They waved flags for Palestine, Turkey, Ukraine and Black Lives Matter.
Native media report that speeches on the march more and more targeted on the Israeli-Palestinian battle. Different themes included local weather change, exploitation of migrant employees, Islamophobia and discrimination going through member of the LGBTQ+ group.
The demonstration takes place yearly towards the backdrop of the Worldwide Day In opposition to Racism & Discrimination on March 21. The theme of fascism was added this yr.
Organisers and protesters warned of rising fascism within the Netherlands. “There are residents right here who’re bored with this authorities,” stated coordinator Abdou Menebhi, accusing the state of “anti-democratic measures towards Muslims and asylum seekers.”
Final yr, the Dutch authorities veered sharply to the proper after 4 right-wing events agreed to type a coalition.
