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Italy Deploys 500 Troops to Milan After Weekend Riots

By Drooid · Oct 21, 2026, 2:34 AM UTC · How we work

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Militarized Protest Crackdown

Italy deployed 500 soldiers to Milan after weekend riots that injured over 100 officers and sparked looting.
The decree creates an offense for protest, punishable by five years in prison, a €20,000 fine and assuming 14 or older knows their actions.
Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said the soldiers will have police powers and guard Milan sites.
The government will extend preventive detention for minors from 12 to 24 hours under conditions.

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Youth Cost Protests

Italy announced deployment of 500 army troops to Milan after weekend riots that injured 100 police officers and caused shop looting.
The unrest was driven by protests over public services and rising living costs, with participants identified as minors.
Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini posted on X, announcing the 500-troop deployment to defend Milan.
Police detained 271, arresting 32 (23 minors, 13 foreigners); retailers on Via Montenapoleone closed early.

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Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini said the riots were sparked by protests over deteriorating public services and rising living costs, with many participants being minors.
Within this story's sources, this angle appears mainly in Left-leaning coverage and receives less attention in Center-leaning coverage.

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Militarized Protest Crackdown

Italy deployed 500 soldiers to Milan after weekend riots that injured over 100 officers and sparked looting.
The decree creates an offense for protest, punishable by five years in prison, a €20,000 fine and assuming 14 or older knows their actions.
Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said the soldiers will have police powers and guard Milan sites.
The government will extend preventive detention for minors from 12 to 24 hours under conditions.

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