More than 1,500 people were arrested during a protest by the Extinction Rebellion climate group in The Hague, Netherlands on Saturday, Dutch police said. ManilaBulletin
More than 1,500 people were arrested during a protest by the Extinction Rebellion climate group in The Hague on Saturday, Dutch police said.
Anticipating the water cannon, some wore swimsuits or carried umbrellas as they sat in protest across the A12 motorway, holding banners and signs. Several Dutch celebrities were among the protesters, including actor Carice van Houten, best known for her role as Melisandre in the hit TV series "Game of Thrones".
"We've been coming back every month, or every two months, and every time the number has doubled," said Aaron Pereira, a spokesman for Extinction Rebellion. In recent years the group has caused huge disruption, hitting roads, airports and other public transport networks with direct action protests against climate change.
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