Brussels shops board up ahead of Saturday protest over looting fears

lesoir.be (French) —

Brussels shopkeepers are boarding up storefronts ahead of a planned Saturday demonstration, fearing a repeat of looting that occurred during protests on October 9 and 17. Nearly all stores on Rue Neuve, including Levi's, H&M, Uniqlo, and Lego, have installed wooden panels, following the example of Nike and JD, which were previously pillaged. AI-generated calls for looting are circulating on TikTok, prompting managers like Julie from Hunkemöller to hire extra security, stating they have no choice. The protective measures extend beyond Rue Neuve to other Brussels neighborhoods, with stores like Hunkemöller branches on Rue Louise and Porte de Namur also receiving reinforced security.


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