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Clashes with fans as Pitchfork protests enter third day
(By Sandra Cordon) (ANSA) – Rome, December 11 – As anti-authority protests in several Italian centres by the so-called “Forconi” (Pitchfork) movement attracted hard-core soccer fans Wednesday, the government demanded respect for elected officials and for law and order. In … Continue reading
14 officers hurt in clashes with striking truckers
(see related) (ANSA) – Turin, December 9 – Fourteen policemen were injured Monday when striking truckers clashed with police in Turin. Three police vehicles were also reportedly damaged. The truckers were part of the so-called Pitchfork (Forconi) Movement, which aims … Continue reading
16 hurt in Rome clashes
(ANSA) – Rome, November 16 – Sixteen people were hurt in clashes between police and social-housing protestors in Rome Thursday, officials said Friday. Eight protestors have been cited for allegedly assaulting police officers.The street violence was the worst in the … Continue reading