Violent Protests Against Covid Lockdowns—35,000 In Brussels—Continue In Europe

The latest clash to grip Europe happened on Sunday when a protest against the Belgian capital's lock down measures turned violent.

The country's Covid-19 measures were the subject of a demonstration. The photo was taken by Kenzo.

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Agence France-Presse reported that water cannons and tear gas were used on Sunday as tens of thousands came out as part of the "Together for Freedom" march, which was focused on a ban on the unvaccinated from venues such as restaurants and bars.

Thousands of people took to the streets of Amsterdam a week after the Netherlands reentered a partial lockdown and began banning unvaccinated people from certain venues.

In Italy, Switzerland, Croatia, Northern Ireland, and the French overseas territory of Guadeloupe in the Caribbean, there were other rallies over the weekend.

A majority. Europe accounts for a lot of the global coronaviruses caseload, according to CNN.

The key background.

Europe is grappling with a devastating recent wave of infections. The World Health Organization is worried about developments in Africa. As many as half a million people could die by March unless drastic steps are taken, according to the regional director Dr. Hans Kluge.

Police use water canon to break up a protest. The photo was taken by Kenzo.

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A fire is being built at a protest. The photo was taken by Hadrien DURE.

A picture of Belga Mag/Agence France-Presse.

People burn bengalos as they take part in a demonstration against Austria's coronaviruses restrictions. This photo was taken by Lisa Leutner.

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There are riots as fireworks explode in a fire of bicycles and scooters. The photo was taken by Pierre Crom.

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There are demonstrators in the center of Zagreb who are protesting against COVID-19. Denis LOVROVIC is a photographer.

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Tens of thousands of people march in Vienna, at least two of them shot by police.

There are violent clashes during anti-lockdown demonstrations.

There are protests over COVID restrictions in Austria, Italy, Croatia.

Agence France-Presse reported that violence broke out during the Curb Protest in Brussels.

The WHO is very worried about Europe surge.

Europe is learning a crucial lesson, that vaccines work, but they alone won't stop Covid now.

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