Peaceful Protest in Netherlands - Gov Uses Attack Dogs On Peaceful Pesky Citizens - Gov Saving You

Shortly before the parliamentary elections in the Netherlands, a protest against the Corona measures in The Hague led to riots. About 20 people were arrested, said the Dutch police on Sunday evening. The demonstration had previously been ended by the police because participants did not adhere to the corona rules. Water cannons were also used. The Dutch elect a new parliament from Monday. For the first time, the parliamentary elections will take place over three days. The reason is the corona pandemic.
Protesters attacked the police with heavy fireworks, the police said. An officer also fired a warning shot. Protesters with a fighting dog reportedly previously harassed a police officer and kicked a police dog.
Several thousand people protested against the Corona measures in a central square in The Hague in the afternoon. The action was only allowed for 200 people. Protesters refused to obey police orders and refused to leave the square. Thereupon the police evacuated the place.
Around 13 million citizens are called on Monday to vote for the 150 members of the Second Chamber. In the polls, the right-wing liberal VVD of Prime Minister Mark Rutte is undisputedly in first place. The curfew as part of the lockdown will also be maintained on the three election days. However, there are exemptions for late voters and employees of the polling stations.