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Riots break out in Brussels as youths clash with police

Original: Riots have been taking place in Brussels this afternoon as young 2nd and 3rd-generation migrant rioters joined forces wi

Riots erupted in Brussels this afternoon, with riot police clashing with young demonstrators, reportedly second and third-generation migrants joined by Antifa activists. The unrest is described as inspired by the rioting in France, with teenagers taking to the streets citing anger over Belgium's education system. Streets saw confrontations as police attempted to contain the violence.

Why now: Unrest spreading from France to Belgium is raising alarm across Europe about copycat riots.

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• Riots have been taking place in Brussels this afternoon as young 2nd and 3rd-generation migrant rioters joined forces with Antifa to clash with riot police Inspired by France, many teenagers took to the streets to “protest against Belgium’s poor educational system” · visegrad24 · 102

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