A demonstration against the arrival of asylum seekers in Vriezenveen, Overijssel, proceeded peacefully on Tuesday evening. Approximately 100 people gathered in front of the town hall and dispersed without incident by 9:00 PM.
Based on reporting by haarlemsdagblad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
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