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Anti-asylum center protesters block A59 highway near Den Bosch

Anti-asylum center protesters block A59 highway near Den Bosch

Protesters opposing a planned asylum seeker center in Den Bosch blocked the A59 highway, forcing traffic to a halt between Den Bosch and Waalwijk. Rijkswaterstaat confirmed the demonstration on the road surface, though the exact number of participants remains unclear.

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