Italian Interior Minister condemns police baton use on minors during a pro-Palestinian demo in Pisa, while President Sergio Mattarella emphasizes law enforcement's role in security and freedom of expression.

Italian Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi called the use of police batons against minors during a pro-Palestinian demo in Pisa "a defeat," while warning lawmakers of growing violent tendencies among such demonstrators. The incident sparked public outrage in Italy, with President Sergio Mattarella stating that law enforcement's authority should not be measured by force but by ensuring security and protecting the freedom to express one's opinion.

February 29, 2024
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