Italy's unions rally against neo-fascist groups after violent protests

Italy
# 16 October 2021 21:21 (UTC +04:00)

Italy's biggest workers' unions rallied in Rome on Saturday and called on the government to dissolve the neo-fascist groups involved in last weekend's violent protests against the COVID-19 health pass, APA reports quoting Reuters.

Last week, police arrested 12 people, including leaders of the extreme right-wing group Forza Nuova, after thousands took to the streets to oppose mandatory 'green passes' for all workers.

Some groups broke through police lines to reach the prime minister's office, while others smashed their way into the headquarters of Italy's largest trade union, CGIL.

Many of those attending Saturday's rally waved CGIL's red flag as they marched from an area close to the city's main station to the central square of San Giovanni on a crisp, sunny afternoon.

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