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Italy announces new security measures after Milan riots, deploying 500 soldiers

Published October 20, 2026 7:33 pm • Updated October 20, 2026 7:33 pm •
Italy announces new security measures after Milan riots, deploying 500 soldiers
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Italy announced tougher security measures on Tuesday after weekend riots in Milan left more than 100 police officers injured and shops looted. The government will deploy 500 additional soldiers, impose harsher penalties for violent protesters and hold parents financially responsible for damage caused by minors.

Italy announced tougher security measures on Tuesday after weekend riots in Milan left more than 100 police officers injured and shops looted. The government will deploy 500 additional soldiers, impose harsher penalties for violent protesters and hold parents financially responsible for damage caused by minors.

Source: France 24 — Original report ↗

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Original source: France 24 ↗