Italy: clashes and arrests after a demonstration against the generalization of the "green pass"

The police used water cannons and tear gas to disperse the demonstrators, during clashes that lasted several hours, Saturday, October 9 in Rome.

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Members of an Italian far-right group, Forza Nuova, including two leaders, were arrested this Sunday, October 10, 2021 after clashes following a demonstration against the extension of the health pass to the world of work, in Rome.

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Thousands of demonstrators gathered in Rome on Saturday to express their hostility to

of the health pass.

The device, on which the workers 'unions and employers' organizations have agreed, provides for the suspension of the employment contract if the employee is unable to produce proof of vaccination, negative test or recent remission from Covid- 19 at his place of work.

More than three weeks ago, the head of government Mario Draghi announced its extension from October 15 to all workplaces, punishable by a salary suspension for employees refusing to submit to it.

It was already compulsory for all medical and teaching staff.

Protesters attempted to break a police cordon outside the offices of Council President

, while a group ransacked the offices of the Italian General Confederation of Labor (CGIL).

Clashes continued until late, reports Agence France-Presse.

Protesters tried to enter the premises of the Umberto I hospital, where one of their own had been admitted.

Roma, protested #NoGreenPass: van della polizia assalite dai demonstranti https://t.co/JQEJgzQjVN via @repubblica

- Giuseppe Smorto (@ giusmo1) October 9, 2021

This Sunday, several members of a group from the neo-fascist movement, Forza Nuova, born in 1997, including officials, were arrested after the devastation of the headquarters of Italy's main trade union confederation.

According to the country's media, twelve people were arrested, including Roberto Fiore, national secretary of Forza Nuova and Giuliano Castellino, responsible for this movement in the capital.

Many voices from the center and the left have risen to demand the dissolution of Forza Nuova, which could very quickly be the subject of an urgent motion in Parliament to challenge the government.

CGIL leader Maurizio Landini, speaking in front of the sacked headquarters of his organization, himself called for dissolution.

He announces an anti-fascist demonstration for next October 16.

Green Pass obbligatorio al lavoro, Salvini: "Allungarlo da 48 a 72 ore".

Reed the Regioni in allarme: "Così rischio caos" https://t.co/NXfuSp1sKK via @repubblica

- Ezio Mauro (@eziomauro) October 9, 2021

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