Security forces deploy as Milan braces for another day of protests

The Italian government has sent hundreds of soldiers to the country’s financial hub before anticipated unrest.Milan, Italy – Protests have been called in eight Italian cities on Saturday to demonstrate against Giorgia Meloni’s right-wing government and the rising cost of living, a week after demonstrations in Milan spiralled into clashes with police and looting.It follows the announcement online of a new round of protests by a newly formed group calling itself the ‘October 17 Movement’, which has been the main driver of demonstrations alongside student federations, grassroots trade unions, and antiwar coalitions.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4Democracy by ZIP Code: Two Americas, one electionlist 2 of 4Barcelona housing activists evicted by police from residential buildinglist 3 of 4Serbia elections test student movement demanding justice for 16 victimslist 4 of 4Malaysia considers complete ban on Israel-based navigation app Wazeend of list“Those who deny our future are truly violent,” it said on Instagram. “We distrust this government because we see it as authoritarian.”In response to last weekend’s looting, the government announced a series of new security measures,...