A'dam mayor criticized over massive anti-racism protest; Potential 'super spreading event'
4 years, 7 months ago

A'dam mayor criticized over massive anti-racism protest; Potential 'super spreading event'

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Amsterdam mayor Femke Halsema was criticized for not intervening in a massive protest against racism and police brutality on Dam Square on Monday. This demonstration may well be a "super spreading event" when it comes ot the coronavirus, Menno de Jong, virologist and member of the government's Outbreak Management Team, said to Het Parool. "These images are painful to see for all people who have adhered to the corona measures in recent weeks and who have worked hard in this crisis." "This could potentially be a so-called super spreading event; a person infected with SARS-CoV-2 may have infected many others on the Dam.

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Over 50 arrested at illegal protest on Dam Square
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Over 50 arrested at illegal protest on Dam Square

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The police arrested over 50 protesters at a banned demonstration on Dam Square in Amsterdam on Sunday afternoon. Despite the ban, hundreds of Palestinian-support protesters gathered on Dam Square on Sunday afternoon. After the police had taken away the detainees and the other demonstrators by bus, calm returned to the square at around 5:00 p.m. A few hours before the …

Hundreds protest on Dam Square, despite emergency decree remaining in effect, dozens of arrests
2 months ago

Hundreds protest on Dam Square, despite emergency decree remaining in effect, dozens of arrests

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The demonstration ban in Amsterdam remains in effect. Activist Frank van der Linde had filed a summary proceeding to be allowed to demonstrate, even though an emergency decree has been in effect in the capital since Friday evening. Even though the emergency decree expires Monday morning, Van der Linde says he finds it important enough to take action against it …

A'dam mayor had concerns about crowds day before massive BLM protest: report
4 years, 3 months ago

A'dam mayor had concerns about crowds day before massive BLM protest: report

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Mayor Femke Halsema of Amsterdam was concerned that more than expected people would show up for a Black Lives Matter protest on Dam Square on June 1st. A day before the protest, Halsema texted this to the Public Order and Safety director, according to Shownieus: "I am concerned about the combination tomorrow, of an emotional black population and nightlife crowd …

A'dam mayor wants independent investigation into anti-racism rally; No coronavirus infections yet
4 years, 7 months ago

A'dam mayor wants independent investigation into anti-racism rally; No coronavirus infections yet

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Mayor Femke Halsema of Amsterdam wants an independent party to investigate a crowded demonstration against racist police brutality on Dam Square last week Monday. GGD Amsterdam also announced that no demonstrators have reported having symptoms yet, but added that the incubation period for the coronavirus is up to two weeks - so that might still happen. "It may then take …

Petitions for A'dam mayor to both stay and step down gaining steam
4 years, 7 months ago

Petitions for A'dam mayor to both stay and step down gaining steam

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Two online petitions regarding Amsterdam mayor Femke Halsema received tens of thousands of signatures. One calls for her to stay on as mayor after she allowed an anti-racism and -police brutality protest to continue on Monday, despite a lack of social distancing. Grapperhaus wrote to Halsema that he understands why social distancing wasn't enforced, but there was no consultation with …

No more protests on A'dam Dam Square; BLM protest in Arnhem today
4 years, 7 months ago

No more protests on A'dam Dam Square; BLM protest in Arnhem today

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The municipality of Amsterdam will allow no more demonstrations on Dam Square for the duration of the coronavirus pandemic, mayor Femke Halsema said. Halsema announced the decision to ban demonstrations on Dam Square in a letter to the organizers of a demonstration for taking in child asylum seekers from refugee camps in Greece. Amsterdam decided to no longer allow demonstrations …

Calls for anti-racism protesters to self-quarantine; Unnecessary, says virologist, A'dam mayor
4 years, 7 months ago

Calls for anti-racism protesters to self-quarantine; Unnecessary, says virologist, A'dam mayor

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VVD leader Klaas Dijkhoff and Marianne Schuurmans, mayor of Haarlemmermeer and chairman of Veiligheidsregio Kennemerland, both called on everyone who participated in a protest in Amsterdam against racism and police brutality to self-quarantine for two weeks, in case they caught the coronavirus. "I am concerned about the large number of people on Dam square during the demonstration," Schuurmans, also VVD, …

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