Dutch Police Accused of Assaulting Woman at Asylum Centre

Dutch Police Under Investigation After Incident at Asylum Centre

A woman who was detained at an asylum centre in Zeist has spoken to Al Jazeera about her experience with Dutch police. Malak Mahmoud, a heavily pregnant Palestinian woman, was filmed being thrown to the ground by a police officer while her husband from Gaza was being held.

According to reports, the incident occurred on [date] at the asylum centre. The police have since issued a statement stating that they are reviewing the use of force and have opened an investigation into the matter.

The police have declined to comment further on the incident, despite Al Jazeera’s request for information. Mahmoud has spoken publicly about her experience, sharing details with Al Jazeera.

It is reported that Mahmoud was detained at the asylum centre along with her husband, who was being held due to his immigration status. The incident in question involved a physical confrontation between police and Mahmoud, resulting in her being thrown to the ground.

The Dutch authorities have acknowledged that an investigation has been launched into the use of force by the police during the incident. The investigation is ongoing, and further details are not yet available.

Source: Al Jazeera