Wijdemeren mayor commits to safely housing asylum seekers in Loosdrecht

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Wijdemeren will proceed with housing 70 asylum seekers in Loosdrecht, reducing the initial plan of 110 due to protests. The decision follows days of violent demonstrations, including vandalism at the town hall, against the temporary reception center. The opening date has been postponed to no earlier than May 6. Mayor Mark Verheijen stated that while he does not condone violence, the municipality will prove it can safely accommodate asylum seekers.


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