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Protesters burn photos of US President Donald Trump
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Thousands gathered for a march against the government's judicial reform, Middle East war, and policies under both Washington and Milan on Saturday as demonstrators burned images including those of Benyamin Netanyahu to symbolize their opposition. The protests were coordinated across Italy and Spain with participants specifically targeting Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni alongside US President Donald Trump in Rome during a high-stakes referendum period for Italian judges.
Key Points
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1Thousands of protesters gathered in Rome on Saturday to demonstrate against the Italian government's judicial reform and its stance regarding a Middle East war.
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2Demonstrators burned images including those of US President Donald Trump, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (mentioned by some sources), and Italy's Premier Giorgia Meloni during their march through the capital. The event was described as both anti-war and critical toward specific government policies.
Developments
2024-03-15T03:24
AFP reports that protesters burned images of Trump, Meloni (and Netanyahu in other sources) during a Saturday demonstration against judicial reform and the Middle East war.
Mar 16 - Mar 15T03:24
Protests took place across Italy on March 15, organized initially to oppose specific government reforms but expanding into broader anti-war sentiment. A few thousand people joined the march in Rome.
Anti-war protests in Italy and Spain as high-stakes referendum on Italian judges looms
Independent.co.uk
1d ago