Netherlands sees local unrest in 's-Hertogenbosch alongside far-right political activity
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Dutch authorities report local unrest in 's-Hertogenbosch while FVD prepares a demonstration with far-right activists in The Hague.
Police in 's-Hertogenbosch have arrested a second suspect linked to the June assault of a woman, with investigators suspecting the attack is connected to debates surrounding a proposed shelter for young asylum seekers. Meanwhile, municipal officials in 's-Hertogenbosch reported rising local unrest in the Maaspoort district following public protests against the return of two men convicted of abusing their foster children.
In national political developments, media reports indicate increasing collaboration between the Forum voor Democratie (FVD) party and far-right extremists. An FVD politician is organizing an upcoming demonstration at the Malieveld in The Hague alongside neo-Nazi activists, exactly one year after a previous far-right protest at the location escalated.
Sources: NOS (Nederlandse Omroep Stichting), NRC, NU
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