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Italy protests: Anti-EU leader's visit sparks violence in Naples
« on: March 12, 2017, 05:02:50 am »
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Italy protests: Anti-EU leader's visit sparks violence in Naples

Italian police have clashed with protesters in Naples amid a visit by the leader of the anti-immigrant Northern League party.

Riot police fired tear gas and used water cannon against masked groups armed with Molotov cocktails, local media report.

The protesters were marching through the southern city in opposition to the Northern League's anti-EU policies.

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Re: Italy protests: Anti-EU leader's visit sparks violence in Naples
« Reply #1 on: March 12, 2017, 05:07:33 am »
Pictures, video at website. These rabble rousers look like Ultras, soccer/football hooligans that Europe is somewhat known for.  The main protest may have been relatively peaceful.
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