After the recent violence around an Israeli team’s game in Amsterdam, French leaders insisted on proceeding under security with a France-Israel match, and on showing up, themselves.
Tag: Demonstrations, Protests and Riots
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Amsterdam Police Arrest 5 More Men Over Antisemitic Attacks
A total of eight people were being held in connection with last week’s violence, and unrest in the largest city in the Netherlands continued on Monday night.
How Attacks on Israeli Soccer Fans in Amsterdam Unfolded
Antisemitic assaults on visiting Israeli soccer fans, and incendiary chants and attacks by some Israelis: Here’s what we know so far about the violence in Amsterdam last week.
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Amsterdam Bars Protests After Antisemitic Attacks on Israeli Soccer Fans
The violence erupted around a soccer match between Israeli and Dutch teams in Amsterdam on Thursday.
What to Know About the Attacks on Israeli Soccer Fans in Amsterdam
Dutch and Israeli officials described the clashes after a soccer match as antisemitic. The violence followed two days of tensions in the city.
Facing Outrage, Nigeria Drops Capital Charges Against Minors
Dozens of teenagers had been accused of treason and faced possible death sentences, but indignation over their treatment, including lack of food, has the government backpedaling.
Teen Accused in U.K. Taylor Swift Dance Class Stabbing Charged With Terror Offenses
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