Italian Interior Minister Criticizes Bologna Mayor Over Protest Call

Italy's Interior Minister has publicly criticized the mayor of Bologna for calling a demonstration following the death of a Moroccan individual. The minister's remarks highlight a disagreement over the mayor's actions.

24 Jul, 12:14 — 24 Jul, 12:14

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Interior minister blasts Bologna mayor for calling demo over Moroccan's death

(ANSA) - ROME, JUL 24 - Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi on Friday attacked Bologna's centre-left Mayor Matteo Lepore for organizing a demonstration on Monday calling for the truth about the case of Abderrahim Fakir, a 42-year-old Moroccan man who died while being restrained by police in the city on Sunday. While that demonstration passed off peacefully, protests in other parts of the city turned into a riot, with 64 police officers injured and massive damage caused. "At the very least, th...

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Italian Interior Minister Criticizes Bologna Mayor Over Protest Call

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