The police will soon start using paint in water cannons to shoot at disruptive protesters, ensuring they remain recognizable and traceable for a long time. Minister David van Weel of Justice and Security announced this during a TV broadcast of Nieuws van de Dag.The Cabinet announced on Wednesday that it was looking for an alternative to the ban on face-covering clothing at protests, because it is considered disproportionate and difficult to enforce.

Turkish police tried to break up protests called by Ozgur Ozel. He was removed from his position as chair of the country's main opposition party following a court order last week.