Dutch riot police in The Hague recently dispersed several hundred far-right protesters after violence broke out during a banned demonstration against immigration and asylum policies. The protest had been prohibited by local authorities, who cited concerns over public safety and potential for unrest. As the demonstration unfolded, some participants began throwing fireworks and other objects, prompting police to make several arrests. Justice Minister David van Weel condemned the events as "disgusting scenes" and called for an "extremely firm" response. He noted that some demonstrators made Nazi salutes, chanted antisemitic slogans, attacked police officers, and hurled fireworks at them. The violence escalated in the city center at Malieveld Park, where the protest had initially gathered. The Hague municipality had already banned the march after clashes began, and later issued orders for the crowd to disperse. During the unrest, a police car was set on fire in the clashes between black-clad protesters and law enforcement. The headquarters of the centrist D66 political party was also targeted in the violence. D66's leader, Rob Jetten, is currently the prime minister of the Netherlands, making the attack on the party's headquarters particularly sensitive. This weekend's unrest follows similar incidents from a year ago, when violence also erupted around a right-wing demonstration. The events have raised concerns about the rise of far-right movements in the Netherlands and the challenges authorities face in managing public demonstrations that turn violent.