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Italy to send troops to Milan after unrest

Original: The Italian government will dispatch troops to "defend Milan" after unrest that saw demonstrators clash with police, loo

The Italian government will deploy troops to Milan to 'defend' the city following unrest in which demonstrators clashed with police, looted shops and vandalized property, according to Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini. The announcement marks a significant escalation in the government's response to the riots, drawing attention to tensions between protesters and authorities in Italy's financial capital.

Why now: The decision to use troops against domestic unrest is an unusual and dramatic escalation that is drawing wide attention.

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• The Italian government will dispatch troops to "defend Milan" after unrest that saw demonstrators clash with police, loot shops and vandalize property, Italian Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini has said. https://www. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/10/… · thejapantimes

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