FLASH
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Turin, an industrial city and symbol of modern Italy, was for several hours the scene of violent urban clashes, as a protest organized by radical left groups and social centers degenerated into open violence against the police and state institutions. Images from the streets of the northern city show barricades, homemade bombs, tear gas and a climate that resembles riots more than a civic demonstration.
According to Italian media, the protest was mainly related to the relocation and closure of the social center “Askatasuna”, a structure known for its radical political activities, which for years had become a reference point for autonomous and anarchist movements. The march, attended by hundreds of people, crossed several areas of Turin, but the situation got out of control when groups of protesters with their faces covered launched direct attacks on the security forces, throwing paper bombs, bottles and metal objects.
Police responded with tear gas and dispersal devices, while garbage cans were set on fire in the streets to create barricades. The preliminary balance sheet speaks of dozens of injured people, including several police officers, as well as arrests for violence and resistance to authorities. Extensive material damage was also reported, including destroyed shop windows and damaged vehicles.
The events in Turin have caused a strong political reaction in Rome. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni strongly condemned the violence, stressing that the state will not back down in the face of radical groups. In her statements, Meloni underlined that peaceful protest is a democratic right, but violence and attacks on police are unacceptable and will be faced with zero tolerance.
"No one can think that they can impose their ideology with sticks, fire and homemade bombs. Law and order are not negotiable," is the line conveyed by the Italian government, while the Interior Minister warned of stronger security measures and investigations to identify the real organizers of the protest.
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