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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 have taken place in Brussels this afternoon, with reports saying young second- and third-generation migrant youths joined forces with Antifa activists to confront riot police. Some of the teenagers taking to the streets cited Belgium's poor educational system, saying they were inspired by the ongoing riots in France. Clashes between rioters and police have been spreading across French cities in recent days.

Why now: The unrest mirrors and extends the ongoing riots across France, drawing attention to whether the violence is spreading to other European countries.

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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 · 3.8K

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