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Italy Announces Security Measures After Milan Riots
Italy deploys 500 soldiers to Milan after weekend riots.
In brief
Italy deploys 500 soldiers to Milan after weekend riots. Italy's government deployed 500 soldiers to Milan to address violent protests by minors that damaged shopping districts. Originally reported by France24.
Italy announces new security measures
Italy announced new security measures on Tuesday to tackle violent protests that damaged Milan's central shopping district during weekend riots.
500 soldiers deployed to Milan
A government decree calls for deploying an additional 500 soldiers to milan through the end of the year to address violent protests.
Parents liable for minor damage
The decree requires parents to pay for damage caused by minors and makes it easier to prosecute minors over 14.
Premier Meloni's statement
Premier Giorgia Meloni said the presence of young rioters was 'painful and frightening' and warned against imitating violent acts.
“Youth came to the square to smash things, steal and film themselves doing it”
New criminal offence for demonstrations
The decree creates a new criminal offence of violent demonstration participation, punishable by up to five years in prison and a 20,000 euro fine.
The takeaway
Italy's government deployed 500 soldiers to Milan to address violent protests by minors that damaged shopping districts.
