Protesters breach Microsoft data center site fences in Amsterdam Sloterdijk
Activists broke through a fence at a Microsoft data center construction site in the Sloterdijk district of Amsterdam, leading to police intervention with pepper spray and the deployment of riot police. “The police have tried to prevent this and arrest protesters, but have not been able to prevent this and violence has been used in the process,” the police stated, as reported by US. One officer sustained minor injuries during the confrontation.
Some protesters climbed a construction crane and the roof of the data center under construction, hanging Palestinian flags and balloons from the perimeter fence. While a portion of the crowd left the area voluntarily, riot police surrounded remaining groups and removed individuals who refused to disperse, arresting those who stayed.
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Before the main protest started at 12:00 PM, members of the organization Geef Tegengas marched around the perimeter carrying banners that read “Microsoft is genocide.” Activists argued that the Israeli military utilizes Microsoft services as a corporate client.
According to police accounts cited by US, a separate faction of activists approached the site equipped with climbing gear and an angle grinder. Authorities intervened after individuals ignored repeated warnings to surrender the tools. Those items were eventually handed over, but activists subsequently advanced on the rear perimeter, breached the fence, and occupied the site.
Police made multiple arrests in Amsterdam after around 100 protesters forced their way onto the construction site of a €1 billion Microsoft data center, according to The Next Web. The action was part of a coordinated campaign across Europe against the rapid growth of AI…
Microsoft corporate response and ongoing site security
Microsoft acknowledged the security breach and the disruption at the Amsterdam construction project. “We understand that this project evokes strong feelings and respect people’s right to express their views in a peaceful manner,” the company stated to US. “However, we do not condone actions that violate the law or put people’s safety at risk.”
Law enforcement officials confirmed at least one arrest for obstructing workers in their duties.
Frequently asked questions about the Amsterdam data center protest
Why were protesters targeting this specific Microsoft site?
Activists from Geef Tegengas targeted the location because they allege the Israeli military is a client of Microsoft.
How did activists breach the security perimeter?
A group of demonstrators bypassed initial police warnings regarding climbing gear and cutting tools, moved to the rear of the property, cut through the fence, and climbed onto both a construction crane and the roof of the unfinished facility.
What injuries or arrests resulted from the police intervention?
One police officer sustained minor injuries during the clashes. Authorities deployed riot police and pepper spray, arresting protesters who refused to leave voluntarily, including at least one person charged with obstructing construction work.
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