Extinction Rebellion and Utrecht for Palestine to block the A12 again this Saturday
This coming Saturday, September 19, the A12 in The Hague will once again be blocked by activists. The demonstration is being organized by Extinction Rebellion (XR) in collaboration with the group Utrecht for Palestine (U4P). The activists have announced that they intend to occupy the highway to draw attention to their viewpoints.
The announcement of the blockade follows a period in which tensions between activists and the government have increased. The organization states that the action will proceed despite increased state repression and recent convictions of protesters. The group emphasizes that they are determined to continue their protest at this location.
For road users in The Hague region, the blockade may cause significant traffic disruption. The A12 is a major traffic artery leading in and out of the city. The police and the municipality of The Hague have intervened in similar actions on this stretch of road in the past, which often led to the termination of the blockade and the arrest of participants.
It is not yet clear how the authorities will respond to the announced action this time. The police are expected to be present to ensure safety on and around the highway. Motorists are advised to keep a close eye on traffic information and, if possible, to choose alternative routes on Saturday.