Dutch Teacher Forced Into Hiding Over Islam Cartoon in Classroom

A child holds up a poster of slain French history teacher Samuel Paty, as people took part in demonstrations in support of freedom and in tribute to Paty, on Republique square in Lille, northern France, on Oct. 18, 2020. Michel Spingler/AP Photo

A teacher in the Netherlands has been forced into hiding after some students objected to a political cartoon concerning Islam displayed in his classroom.

Rotterdam police said on Friday they had arrested an 18-year-old girl on suspicion she posted a message on social media that “incited others to commit crimes” directed at the teacher and the Emmauscollege high school.