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Asylum and Migration

Security Measures in Opheusden, Municipality Fears New Riots

NOS23 September · 20:265 hours ago

The municipality of Neder-Betuwe has announced emergency measures for Opheusden to prevent further riots following protests against a planned asylum seeker center. A curfew and group ban are in effect from 17:00 until one hour past midnight, with facial coverings prohibited. Mayor Jan Kottelenberg stated these steps are necessary after fourteen arrests were made during previous disturbances involving fireworks and vandalism. The municipality is required by law to house 132 asylum seekers, including eight unaccompanied minors.

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