Brussels teachers to hold 'large peaceful demonstration' Monday

Teachers in Brussels are organizing a large-scale, peaceful demonstration for Monday, aiming to protest against what they describe as harmful reforms and escalating violence directed at young people. The protest is scheduled to begin at 4:00 PM on Place Poelaert.

Organizers have issued a call for widespread support from civil society, urging all individuals who oppose the perceived demolition of youth through "reforms and batons" to join the march. The demonstration is intended to be a broad, peaceful expression against any form of violence affecting young people.

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We call on all of civil society, all those who refuse to see young people demolished by reforms and batons, to march in the street. We call for the broadest possible, peaceful demonstration against all forms of violence towards young people.

The planned action follows deeply concerning events that occurred on June 4 and 5. According to organizers, young individuals, some as young as 12 or 13, and adults attempting to protect them were subjected to hours-long police operations. Reports detail incidents of pursuit, the use of tear gas, baton charges, and arrests.

Numerous testimonies have emerged in recent days, alleging insults, humiliating remarks, and the use of force against minors during these police actions. The teachers' protest seeks to highlight these incidents and advocate for a change in approach towards young people.

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pursued, gassed, clubbed, and arrested