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In this live blog we will keep you informed of the latest developments during the protest
13:30: The first 500 demonstrators are already present in the Afrikaanderpark.
14:00: The protest officially starts in the Afrikaanderpark. Residents of the Wielewaal are also making themselves heard.
14:00: Carrie Jansen opens the demonstration and warns against pickpockets. “They were there in Amsterdam. Not here, of course.” But a warning just in case.
14:15: Housing is a right!”, the protesters shout.
14:30: There are now about 1,500 protesters in the park. People from other provinces have also come to Rotterdam to demonstrate.
14:35: Rotterdam housing cooperatives are also present at the protest, says Rijnmond sidekick Feyza Albayrak. The housing cooperatives are protesting against the landlord levy.
14:56: Protesters are creative with their protest signs, notes Rijnmond producer Lars Horselenberg.
15:00: There are now about 1500 demonstrators in the Afrikaander Park. The atmosphere is friendly.
15:01: Reporter Marion Keete sees that there are also remarkably young demonstrators present. “I also want a house in the future,” the sign of 10-year-old Willem reads. It is not known whether he was obliged by his parents.
15:05: Reporter Suzanne Mulder sees that there are sensible people in the square. “They’re not empty heads.”
15:10: There is also dancing in the park.
15:40: Mustapha from the Tweebosbuurt is speaking. He is applauded. “We show that solidarity is still very much alive! Show solidarity!”
16:00: the protesters are now leaving for the Markthal in a protest march.
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