Under a false flag : Protest Photo-essay

A photo-essay featuring those who protest under the upside-down Dutch flag

 

In recent years, the Netherlands has witnessed a series of protest movements from various groups, including farmers and activists. One notable aspect of these protests has been the turning of the national flag upside down, which is seen as a symbol of distress. The farmers, in particular, have been protesting against what they perceive as unfair regulations that are harming their livelihoods.

They argue that their industry is being unfairly targeted and that their traditional way of life is under threat. The flag is turned upside down as a way of drawing attention to these issues and to express their frustration with the current situation. But it is not only farmers who have turned their flag around. The act has become a powerful symbol of the growing discontent among a variety of segments of Dutch society.

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