Soldiers take to the streets in Milan, shaken by protests

Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani said that the assignment of 500 soldiers with judicial law enforcement powers in the city, in response to the protests that witnessed violence, especially in the city of Milan, on October 17-18, will also be included in the new security package they will issue.

Making a statement to journalists at an event held in the capital Rome, Tajani stated that measures to prevent the recurrence of the situation that witnessed violence and looting in Milan will be discussed at the Council of Ministers to be held in the evening today.

Tajani said, "500 additional soldiers who will have judicial law enforcement powers will be sent to Milan and measures will be taken to make it difficult for minors to commit crimes." he said.

Tajani noted that these measures to be taken by the government are steps that show determination to ensure free trade in the city and citizens' ability to move freely in city centres.

Stating that peaceful demonstrations are legitimate because they live in a democratic country, Tajani said that those who destroyed the center of Milan were "guilty".

Tajani stated that these people do not often act with political motivation and that it should be examined later whether there is an organization behind the events.

It was stated in the media reports that the assignment that the government is working on could be 3 months.

In addition, at least 50 people who were determined to be involved in the two-day violent protests in the city were detained, and it was stated that 11 of them were underage youth.

Meanwhile, the news that some young people calling themselves the "17 October" formation agreed to take to the squares on Saturdays to protest the high cost of living was also reflected in the press.