Italy deploys troops into Milan in response to recent riots
Italy approved troop deployment after intense riots in Milan.
France 24 reports: Italy approved troop deployment after intense riots in Milan.
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni toughened security laws after clashes between youths and the police, following a weekend of unrest in several Italian cities. FRANCE 24's correspondent Seema Gupta reports from the ground.
This world story centres on Italy. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Milan, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Italian.
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