About thirty demonstrators of the Extinction Rebellion activist group had been sitting in the hall of the Stopera since this morning. They are protesting against the policy of the municipality. The activists demand that Amsterdam immediately stop coal transport in the port. Around 9:30 p.m., the police intervened.
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Police intervene at Stopera climate protest
Police intervene at Stopera climate protest
Police intervene at Stopera climate protest
Police intervene at Stopera climate protest
Police intervene at Stopera climate protest
Extinction Rebellion protests in the Stopera
Extinction Rebellion protests in the Stopera
Extinction Rebellion protests in the Stopera
Extinction Rebellion protests in the Stopera
Extinction Rebellion protests in the Stopera
Extinction Rebellion protests in the Stopera
A number of activists had sat down on the floor of the hall. Bicycles had also been laid down to which the activists had chained themselves. “It takes heavy artillery to get us loose,” said the activists. “If necessary, we will have sleeping bags brought here and we will sleep here.”
‘Size is full’
Other demonstrators had brought banners, among other things. The text was graffitied on the glass doors of the meeting room of municipal councilors cut with coal!! fitted.
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“It is totally irresponsible that Amsterdam, which as 100% owner of the Port Authority receives tens of millions of dividends every year, is literally throwing more and more coals on the fire in a climate crisis.” sounded the explanation from Extinction Rebellion. “The climate damage that the Port Authority inflicts with this is gigantic. There have been many demonstrations on the railways to stop coal trains. All this has yielded nothing. The measure is full.”
Not announced
Mayor Halsema said that the action had been classified as a demonstration. “So that means that we consult with Public Order and Safety (OOV) and the police, not with security.” At the end of the afternoon, the demonstrators were still in the Stopera. The police showed up AT5 unable to intervene at the moment.
Around 9:10 p.m., a spokesperson for Halsema announced that the demonstrators still had to leave.
Reaction spokesman mayor Halsema
“The demonstration is being disbanded. The demonstrators have had plenty of time, but now it is time, the building is closing. Security asked the demonstrators to continue demonstrating outside an hour ago, but unfortunately they did not respond. ( If they don’t leave, they are in violation and can be arrested on grounds of trespassing)”
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