Italy deploys hundreds of soldiers as nationwide protests raise fears of fresh violence
Italian authorities have deployed hundreds of soldiers across major cities following violent clashes between protesters and police. Demonstrations in Rome, Milan, Turin, and other cities have raised concerns about further civil unrest.
Why it matters
The deployment of military personnel to manage domestic protests underscores the severity of current social tensions and the government's response to potential violence.
Rome: Clashes broke out on Saturday evening as protesters marched through the Italian capital. Near Largo di Santa Susanna, demonstrators confronted a police cordon, throwing bottles and setting off firecrackers. Several street signs were also knocked down. Police responded with water cannons.Milan: Two separate demonstrations involving students, activist groups and pro-Palestinian protesters merged into a single large procession heading towards Piazza Leonardo da Vinci, home to the Polytechnic University of Milan.Earlier, police blocked a march that had set off from the square towards the city centre, forcing demonstrators back towards Corso Venezia. Some participants subsequently joined a second procession that had started at the Piccolo Teatro.Around 10,000 people were reportedly taking part in the combined march, which was expected to conclude at Piazza Leonardo da Vinci.Turin: Tensions escalated as protesters clashed with police, prompting officers to deploy tear gas.
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