Demonstrators threw garbage at the security forces and lit firecrackers with signal flares.
In Belgium on Sunday, December 5, police used a water cannon and tear gas to disperse protesters who took to the streets of Brussels to protest the tough restrictions imposed to contain the COVID-19 pandemic.
Reported by The Associated Press.
It is noted that thousands of demonstrators were sent to the headquarters of the European Union with the slogan: “Freedom! Freedom!”, As well as posters with the words: “Together for our freedom, rights and our children.” Some protesters also opposed mandatory vaccinations.
When most of the participants in the largely peaceful march dispersed, about a hundred protesters argued with the law enforcement officers who blocked access to the European Commission building.
Subsequently, the demonstrators began to throw rubbish and other objects, including a bicycle, towards the security forces. They lit firecrackers and flares. The police responded with a water cannon and tear gas. At the same time, there is no information about the injured.
Let us remind you that on Friday, Prime Minister Alexander de Croo said that kindergartens and primary schools will go on vacation a week earlier.
In addition, he announced the government's decision to oblige children from the age of six to wear masks and limit indoor activities to two hundred visitors.
Earlier, the Belgian authorities also banned nightclubs and ordered bars and restaurants to close no later than 23 : 00.
During the week, Belgium recorded an average of 17,862 new COVID-19 cases every day, up 6% from a week ago. In addition, the number of hospitalizations in the country increased by 4%.
Note that the protests in Brussels have been taking place for the third week in a row. During the November 21 demonstrations, three police officers and one protester were injured.
