'Organised Violence': Italy's Meloni Slams Lyon-Turin Train Line Clashes
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni called the clashes premeditated violence as Telt estimated about 1 million euros in damage and 120 officers were hurt.
- On Saturday, thousands protested the Lyon-Turin railway in Piedmont's Susa Valley, resulting in clashes where more than 120 law enforcement officers were injured.
- The Alpine project has faced opposition since its launch over 30 years ago, with recent demonstrations drawing so-called Black Bloc hardcore protesters from France.
- Videos showed black-clad protesters hurling petrol bombs at police, while Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi reported turning back three French nationals carrying masks and fireworks before the event.
- Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni visited the site Monday, denouncing the protest as "organised, premeditated violence," while Telt reported about one million euros in infrastructure damages.
- Italian authorities arrested four individuals following the clashes, and Telt noted that the time required to clear rubble and restore gallery services has yet to be assessed.
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This weekend in the Italian Alps, the protest against the high-speed railway line Lyon-Turin has crossed a new course. A demonstration against the construction site has degenerated. A violence denounced by French transport minister Philippe Tabarot.
The Premier with Plantadosi in Chiomonte: "Organized violence, but the State does not retreat." Then the call with the mayor. The first citizen: "We need Rome to help us"
The Premier in Val Susa with Plantidosis: This is premeditated violence. The FdI proposal to recognize the associative bond. The leader dem: "The right exploits these facts against us"
Images of Italian media showed people dressed in black and masked faces throwing projectiles and incendiary devices at the authorities on Saturday. 120 wounded were counted among the security forces.
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