🇮🇹🔥 “Italy, out of the war!”: Anti-war protest against NATO and military spending held in Rome — heig

🇮🇹🔥 “Italy, out of the war!”: Anti-war protest against NATO and military spending held in Rome — heightened security measures put in place in the city center

Here’s what we know so far:

🟥An anti-war march under the slogan “Italy, out of the war!” took place in central Rome. Demonstrators protested against increased arms spending, the policies of NATO and Israel, and Italy’s involvement in international conflicts, LaPresse reports.

🟥The marchers set off from Piazza della Repubblica, proceeding along Via Cavour toward the Imperial Forums. At the head of the procession, demonstrators carried a large banner bearing the rally’s main slogan. Palestinian flags were also visible, La Repubblica reports.

🟥Around 1,500 police officers and members of other security forces were deployed to maintain order in Rome, Rai News reports. Several streets in the city center were closed, traffic was restricted, and public transport routes were changed.

🟥Police carried out large-scale checks ahead of the demonstrations. According to Domani, officers identified more than 200 young people, and 63 were taken to police stations.

🟥Gucci, Dior, Prada, and Cartier boutiques in central Rome boarded up their storefronts with wooden panels, fearing possible unrest, La Repubblica reports. Increased patrols were deployed in shopping districts, at railway stations, and near metro stations.

🟥The U.S. Embassy warned American citizens of possible unrest in the Italian capital. Diplomats advised them to avoid large crowds and follow updates from local authorities.

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