Police have informed Consulate Amsterdam of the following demonstration this Saturday, October 29th, in The Hague:
Date/time: Saturday, October 29, 2016, 2 p.m.-5 p.m. hours
Location: Malieveld– marching via Korte Voorhout, Lange Voorhout, Parkstraat, Alexanderstraat, to Plein 1813.
Organization: Syrian and Russian Committee
Participants: 60
Purpose: Protest against “Illegal U.S. Intervention in Syria”
The demonstration will be monitored by the Dutch National Police. It is recommended that U.S. citizens avoid the area of the demonstration.
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