Rome, Oct 18 (EFE).- Milan, Italy, saw another afternoon of violent clashes on Sunday after a spontaneous gathering of hundreds of young people led to riots and confrontations with police, who responded at various times with charges, tear gas, and water cannons.
Tensions began shortly before 5:00 pm local time, when hundreds of young people gathered around Piazza del Duomo, where a heavy police presence had been deployed to prevent unrest after Saturday’s violent incidents, according to local media reports.
The gathering was followed by a series of disturbances, including the looting of a supermarket, barricades in the streets, the overturning of trash containers, the smashing of windows, the destruction of street furniture, and attacks on police who charged at violent groups.
Security forces deployed a riot control unit to the area.
At least 60 people were arrested as the situation appeared to have returned to normal by late afternoon.
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has called a meeting for Monday to address public order issues after the weekend’s clashes between protesters and police in several cities.
On Saturday, Milan, Turin and Bologna experienced violent clashes and tension during protests organized against the high cost of living and low wages, among other grievances.
The Italian General Confederation of Labor (CGIL), the country’s largest and oldest labor union, has announced a general strike for November 20. EFE
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