As the world marks Holocaust Remembrance Day, thousands of people took to the streets across Italy to demonstrate in support of Palestinians, despite a police ban on the event.
Hundreds of protesters took part in demonstrations in Rome and other cities on Saturday, and the rallies were largely peaceful, police said.
Approximately 1,200 people took to the streets in Milan, where there were scuffles with police. Some demonstrators chanted and held posters condemning Israel’s genocide.
To prevent hate speech against Israel on Saturday, Rome city authorities abruptly banned demonstrations on Friday following complaints from the right-wing government.
January 27th is International Holocaust Remembrance Day, commemorating the more than 6 million Jews murdered by the Nazis.
The rally in Rome was called for with the slogan “Stop the genocide of Palestinians” and is currently scheduled to be held on a different date.
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