GL, PvdA and D66 ask Mayor Femke Halsema questions about the incident. According to the parties, demonstrators harassed visitors. One of the demonstrators stood right next to the entrance of the clinic and tried to film visitors.
SGP wants a ban on porn and ‘more intensive’ cooperation with Israel
Police confirm there was an incident on Thursday morning. “There was some disagreement on the street between a passer-by and two people who were filming there and handing out flyers. We calmed this down and the two people left on their own initiative,” said a spokesperson.
Dolle Mina’s in action
The demonstration quickly came into the sights of feminist organizations such as the Dolle Mina’s (who are back in Amsterdam). They offered themselves as buddies for visitors to the clinic. GL faction leader Imane Nadif also came to take stock. She writes that the clinic staff and visitors are ‘very shocked’.
Violence during Dolle Mina’s protest in Maastricht, organizers shocked: ‘Much more extensive than we thought’
Three years ago, Amsterdam politicians already called for wider buffer zones at the abortion clinic, even though Mayor Halsema had reservations about the legal feasibility of this. “The demonstrations are becoming increasingly intimidating,” GL, PvdA and D66 now say.
Hundreds of people at demonstration in The Hague We claim the night
Moreover, it would be the second incident in a short time. The parties want local authorities to think about measures. “It is important that action is aimed at preventing intimidation and violation of privacy, and that clear action is taken against people who consciously undermine these rights,” the coalition partners said.