Belgian Police Arrest 16 Pro-Palestine Protesters for Administrative Reasons

Sarhan Basem
Credit: Dursun Aydemir – Anadolu Agency

Brussels (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): The police in Belgium arrested 16 pro-Palestine protesters in Brussels for administrative reasons because the protest went to the place causing worries about problems. The protesters were let go once things were okay. 

Cops in Brussels held sixteen people who were supporting Palestine after their protest got out of hand. They started off at Albertinaplein for a peaceful protest but things went south. It has been reported that the protest was legal. When the protesters went from one place another they created difficulties for other people. The second spot wasn’t okay for protests and the cops didn’t say it was fine. This made the police worried about trouble and people gathering without permission. The Brussels police stepped in and took those sixteen folks in. They did this to follow the rules on protests and handle things well.

How the Belgium police trying to stop protests from getting worse?

The arrests were to deal with the protest going beyond what was allowed and to keep things calm in the area. It has been said that they couldn’t protest where they wanted. They went to Place Albertina. The police person said it all went well there, following the rules set by the local authorities. The police said that changing the place helped avoid issues with the parties and made sure the protest went well in the new spot. The protest at Place Albertina went smoothly showing they adjusted to the city’s setup and kept things in order

 The Brussels police said some protesters went to Beursplein a big square in Brussels during the protest. The police then arrested sixteen people for administrative reasons to control the protest and keep things in order not because they did something criminal. After everything calmed down they let all the arrested protesters go. It has been reported that the arrests were just for administrative reasons no one got in trouble and they could leave once everything was okay.

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Sarhan Basem is Brussels Morning's Senior Correspondent to the European Parliament. With a Bachelor's degree in English Literature, Sarhan brings a unique blend of linguistic finesse and analytical prowess to his reporting. Specializing in foreign affairs, human rights, civil liberties, and security issues, he delves deep into the intricacies of global politics to provide insightful commentary and in-depth coverage. Beyond the world of journalism, Sarhan is an avid traveler, exploring new cultures and cuisines, and enjoys unwinding with a good book or indulging in outdoor adventures whenever possible.
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