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Italy: Clashes break out between leftists & police during anti-Lega Nord demo
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08.11.2015
Antifascist activists from a wide range of leftist political movements clashed with riot police at Stalingrado Bridge in Bologna on Sunday, as they protested against a rally staged by the Lega Nord (Northern League) in the traditional leftist bastion. Police officers equipped with riot gear blocked the roads to prevent anti-fascist to start their march and responded with batons as protesters tried to break the barrier in an attempt to reach the site where Lega Nord supporters were gathered, resulting in clashes. The leftists responded by attacking the police with long wooden sticks. Lega Nord leader Matteo Salvini addressed his supporters amid a heavy police presence during Saturday's rally. Former Italian leader Silvio Berlusconi was also due to speak at the event. A large swathe of leftists perceive the hosting of the rally as a provocation, given Bologna's central role in fighting Italian fascism during World War II as well as the city being a stronghold for the Italian Communist Party in the post-war years.
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