Italy’s Meloni slams protesters following clashes in Bologna
- Posted on July 21, 2026
- By Al Jazeera
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Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has condemned violent protests that erupted in Bologna following the controversial death of a Moroccan man during police custody. The demonstrations resulted in injuries to 56 law enforcement officers and widespread civil unrest. Meloni announced an immediate investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death while firmly rejecting protest violence. The incident highlights ongoing tensions between police practices and civil liberties advocates in Italy.
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