Attack on the police in Bologna at yesterday’s demonstration, when in the Emilian capital anti-fascist militants faced the police in riot gear on the Pincio steps, near the Montagnola park. The procession, which started from via Irnerio, quickly reached via Indipendenza with the intention of approaching the area where a Casapound garrison was present. The situation degenerated when a group of protesters, with their faces covered, headed towards the steps. Here there was contact with the police, deployed to prevent access to the square. During the clashes, smoke bombs and firecrackers were thrown, and officers were injured. Clashes “carried out in a pre-planned manner by people with an evident criminal nature. These are not demonstrators, but professional criminals of disorder”, denounced the general secretary of SAP Stefano Paoloni.
Sticks, clubs, smoke bombs and paper bombs were the tools used. “The demonstration was only an opportunity to create disorder and the charges against the police were malicious and pre-ordained. The images are unequivocal and, this time, no one will be able to exploit the actions of the police. Now we expect a clear distancing from everyone, otherwise, means being complicit with these criminals”, continues the trade unionist.
But it didn’t end here. New disturbing posters have appeared in Bologna announcing a No Meloni Day act II for November 15th, a sort of continuation of the demonstrations of a month ago. It was signed by the communist organization Cambiare Rota which met at 10am in Piazza Verdi for the national student strike. On the poster the faces of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and the Minister for University and Research Anna Maria Bernini stained red, as if struck by hands dripping blood.
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**Interview with Stefano Paoloni, General Secretary of SAP**
**Editor:** Thank you for joining us, Stefano. The recent clashes in Bologna have raised significant concerns. Can you give us an overview of what happened during the demonstration?
**Stefano Paoloni:** Thank you for having me. During the protest in Bologna, anti-fascist militants confronted police near the Montagnola park. The situation escalated rapidly as protesters attempted to approach a Casapound garrison. Unfortunately, this led to violent clashes, where smoke bombs and firecrackers were thrown at the police. It was evident that this was not a peaceful demonstration, but rather a premeditated attack by individuals with the intent of causing disorder.
**Editor:** You mentioned that these were not ordinary demonstrators. Can you elaborate on that?
**Stefano Paoloni:** Absolutely. These individuals acted with an evident criminal nature. They were equipped with sticks, clubs, and other weapons. Our assessment is clear: these are not just protesters; they are professional criminals intent on creating chaos. The charges against the police were malicious and intended to provoke. The footage from the event supports this claim; it’s undeniable what the true motives were.
**Editor:** How are the injured officers faring after these incidents?
**Stefano Paoloni:** The injuries sustained by our officers are concerning. Many were simply doing their jobs, trying to maintain order and public safety. Their commitment in the face of such aggression is commendable, but we cannot overlook the toll these violent encounters take on their well-being, both physically and mentally.
**Editor:** What are the broader implications of these events for future demonstrations in Italy?
**Stefano Paoloni:** These incidents set a dangerous precedent. We must ask ourselves how we can ensure that rightful demonstrations do not turn into battlegrounds. It’s crucial for both the police and the public to engage in constructive dialogue, aiming for peaceful resolutions. However, we also need the authorities to recognize and combat the underlying criminal elements that infiltrate these gatherings, as they threaten not only public safety but also the integrity of freedom of assembly.
**Editor:** Thank you, Stefano. Your insights are invaluable in understanding the gravity of the situation in Bologna.
**Stefano Paoloni:** Thank you for shedding light on this issue. It’s important that we continue discussing and addressing these challenges together.
