Italy sends 500 troops to Milan and approves tougher anti-riot laws
Italy's cabinet approved 500 troops for Milan and a package of tougher security measures, including parental liability for damage by minors, after clashes between youths and police.
Italy's cabinet on Tuesday approved a package of security measures after violent clashes in Milan. It also approved sending 500 troops to the city, France 24 and Al Jazeera report.
France 24 reports that Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced the deployment and said the troops will assist police. The measures make it easier to detain minors. Parents will face fines for damage their children cause, according to Meloni as reported by France 24.
The package also creates a new offence called "violent participation in a demonstration". France 24 says it adds heavier penalties for rioters. It also makes parents financially liable when their children take part in vandalism and looting.
France 24 describes the clashes as being between youths and police, following a weekend of unrest in several Italian cities. An earlier France 24 report said fuel price protests had disrupted pasta production and food deliveries in southern Italy.
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- France 24Italy sends troops, toughens security laws after Milan clashesTue, Oct 20, 4:09 PM EDT
- Al JazeeraItaly approves sweeping security measures in response to protestsWed, Oct 21, 12:13 AM EDT
- France 24Italy deploys army and approves tougher anti-riot laws after violenceWed, Oct 21, 4:57 AM EDT
- France 24Italy deploys troops into Milan in response to recent riotsWed, Oct 21, 6:08 AM EDT
- France 24Italy: Giorgia Meloni approves tougher anti-riot laws after Milan violence 🇮🇹Wed, Oct 21, 11:18 AM EDT
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- Wed, Oct 21, 12:40 AM EDT, 2 outlets: Italy sends 500 troops to Milan and tightens security laws after clashes