America News Agency

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni issued a statement regarding violence against security forces during demonstrations.

Meloni stated that certain individuals and organized groups were using demonstrations to provoke clashes and create chaos, expressing solidarity with security forces.

Meloni said, "I extend my full support and sincere thanks to them."

Emphasizing that security forces carry out their duties to ensure the safety of citizens, workers, shopkeepers and city residents, Meloni stated, "Everyone has the right to live without fear and without seeing their cities turned into battlefields by gangs of hooligans." Meloni also shared the message, "We stand with you."