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'What is happening now works against us': Diverse group of youth, pacifists, and critics protest on Dam Square for peace

NRC·27 September · 17:12·57 min ago

A diverse crowd of approximately 3,000 demonstrators gathered at Amsterdam's Dam Square on Sunday to protest what organizers describe as a national 'war fever.' The event, organized by the New Peace Movement, FNV Young & United, and the National Student Union (LSVb), featured participants ranging from students concerned about conscription to individuals defending Vladimir Putin. Protesters displayed flags from Iran, Palestine, and the Soviet Union, alongside anti-NATO and antifascist banners. While many called for diplomatic solutions and criticized the militarization of Dutch politics, others argued that the EU and NATO are aggressors provoking Russia. Demonstrators distributed documents accusing Western powers of launching hybrid attacks and propaganda campaigns aimed at starting a war with Russia.

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