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Belgian students clash with riot police as tear gas deployed
Original: Water cannon, tear gas deployed as Belgian students clash with riot police
Students in Belgium clashed with riot police, who responded with water cannon and tear gas, according to Reuters. The confrontations come amid ongoing student protests in the country, with unrest reported in Brussels. Details about injuries, arrests or the demonstration's organisers were not immediately available, and officials have not issued a detailed response. Images of the clashes circulated widely, drawing attention to tensions between demonstrators and police.
Why now: Dramatic footage and reports of police using water cannon and tear gas against students are spreading widely.
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