It appears that the Netherlands is not experiencing as much unrest in their cities as France as a result of the Moroccan loss to France in the World Cup. Yet, the Netherlands, with a large Moroccan population (not to mention the notorious Moroccan Mafia-Mocro-Maffia), is seeing some unrest in Amsterdam and Rotterdam.
The below article from today's RTL Nieuws is translated by Fousesquawk.
After Morocco loses, unrest here and there. Police intervene.
December 15, 2022 00:39. Updated December 15 2022 at 00:42
Yesterday evening, it remained much quieter in Dutch cities than in the past weeks after Morocco matches. But after the defeat against France, the Mobile Unit (ME) intervened in Amsterdam and Rotterdam. That happened after many fireworks were set off.
Morocco lost the semi-final match of the World Cup against France last night. In the past weeks, victories by the Moroccan team often led to riots in which the police had had to intervene.
In several Dutch cities, disappointed fans went onto the streets and set off fireworks. In most places, it remained peaceful, but around midnight the police had to intervene here and there.
Confrontation with police
In the Amsterdam neighborhood of Osdorp, more than 100 persons sought confrontations against the police, reported a spokesperson to the ANP Press Bureau. That is why an emergency order was issued in the area around Tussen Meer.
On local media images, can be seen how police drove through the streets calling on fans to go home.
When that did not happen, the ME had to intervene. See here images of the heavy fireworks that were set off before police attempted to clear the streets.
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Just before police intervene, heavy fireworks set off.
The fire hit the pan also in Rotterdam. That happened at the West-Kruiskade and on the Kruisplein (Square) in the city center, where groups of youths were chased by the riot police. Youths set off fireworks, block the street, and threw stones at the police. A bystander was also beaten.
The police called on people to leave. Neighborhood fathers and mothers spoke to the group that remained behind but without results. Therefore, the riot police proceeded on foot in a line. There were no charges made, the police report.
Quiet in the Hague and Utrecht
In the Hague it has remained quiet in the streets after the World Cup defeat of Morocco, reports a police spokesperson. Two persons have been arrested, including for setting off of heavy fireworks. But otherwise, it was a bit calmer 'Than with the past matches".
In front of the RTL News camera, Moroccan fans said they were "disappointed" but above all, proud.
After the losing match, hundreds of people came to Schilderswijk in the Hague. In a speech, youths thanked the police and neighborhood fathers. There were some hundred people present to express their appreciation for their team, said an ANP reporter.
Here and there, groups roamed through the streets, but around 23:30 the Hauge streets were as good as empty.
Also in Utrecht, except for some firework bombs, it remained quiet, RTV Utrecht reports. In the Lombok neighborhood, which had been designed by the community as a security risk area, there were many fans together but it remained peaceful.
Unrest in French Cities
Meanwhile, there was unrest in various French cities. In Lyon, a group of extreme right hooligans in the center of the city threw stones and fireworks at the police. They harassed people waving Moroccan flags.
In Montpelier, pro-Moroccan hooligans caused problems. They threw fireworks and attacked several people walking or driving through the streets with French flags.
Also in Paris, the festive atmosphere of earlier in the evening changed. On the Champs-Elysees, rioters attacked police with fireworks.
Look here how it initially went in Paris:
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