Security forces deploy as Milan braces for another day of protests
- The Italian government has sent hundreds of soldiers to the country’s financial hub before anticipated unrest.
- Milan, Italy – Protests have been called in eight Italian cities on Saturday to demonstrate against Giorgia Meloni’s right-wing government and the rising cost of living, a week after demonstrations in Milan spiralled into clashes with police and looting.
- It follows the announcement online of a new round of protests by a newly formed group calling itself the ‘October 17 Movement’, which has been the main driver of demonstrations alongside student federations, grassroots trade unions, and
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- The Italian government has sent hundreds of soldiers to the country’s financial hub before anticipated unrest.
- Milan, Italy – Protests have been called in eight Italian cities on Saturday to demonstrate against Giorgia Meloni’s right-wing government and the rising cost of living, a week after demonstrations in Milan spiralled into clashes with police and looting.
- It follows the announcement online of a new round of protests by a newly formed group calling itself the ‘October 17 Movement’, which has been the main driver of demonstrations alongside student federations, grassroots trade unions, and
Sources: Al Jazeera