National Demonstration Marred by Vandalism and Violence: Who Were the Rioters in Brussels?

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The rioters who caused destruction and confronted the police during the national demonstration in Brussels were well-organized and primarily from the radical left. This is according to research by the VRT NWS editorial team. Today's actions were carefully planned via social media, and police movements were shared in real time.

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On Tuesday, some 20 people were arrested and masked protestors clashed with the police on Tuesday, midday, at Pacheco Boulevard in Brussels, on the sidelines of the national demonstration. Injured persons were treated on the spot and police apprehended a few participants. The situation was tense but no fighting was observed. Several people were handcuffed and evacuated. The police managed to isolate a group of troublemakers at a bridge on Pachec…