Tentera Itali akan hantar 500 anggota tambahan ke Milan susulan rusuhan
Rusuhan tercetus di Milan hujung minggu lalu selepas demonstrasi aman bagi membantah kos sara hidup tinggi serta pelbagai rancangan perundangan kerajaan.
The Italian military plans to dispatch an additional 500 troops to Milan in response to serious riots, according to the German news agency dpa. The decision was made during a crisis meeting on Monday, chaired by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, who is expected to issue a decree shortly. The additional presence of military personnel aims to prevent further riots from occurring in Milan's central district.
The Italian military operation known as Strade Sicure (Safe Streets) has been operating since 2008. Military personnel will assist police in monitoring the main city area and vulnerable buildings. A curfew is also being considered for certain areas within the city center. Prime Minister Meloni previously announced a tough approach as a response to the riots in Milan and several other cities.
The riots erupted in Milan at the end of last weekend after a peaceful demonstration against high living costs and various government bills. Most of the incidents occurred in Piazza del Duomo, the main square in the city center and surrounding areas, where mostly young people dressed in black and wearing masks attacked shop windows, stores, and supermarkets.
Over 270 arrests were made, most of them involving minors. Five juveniles were also detained. Health officials say at least 14 security force members were injured in Milan. No exact figures were provided regarding the number of injured individuals. Property damage is estimated to exceed millions of euros.
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