Started amid controversy over the “stamp” as a training seminar later withdrawn by the Interior Ministry, the conference “Urban insecurity: the role of institutions and entrepreneurs” promoted in Turin by the Fsp union of the State Police, which counts General Roberto Vannacci as guest of honor, was accompanied by tensions and clashes.
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Protesters threw eggs at the officers
Waiting for the leader of Futuro Nazionale near the NH hotel where the event is held, on the morning of September 18, was an antifascist picket. The protesters approached the police line and threw eggs at the officers, from whom no response came. They then marched along Corso Duca degli Abruzzi.
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Chants against Vannacci
Among chants and smoke bombs, about 150 people shouted slogans like “Vannacci out of Turin,” “Vannacci go home,” “We are all antifascists.” “There are people like Vannacci because there is still no grassroots force to represent the alternative – said the protesters from the microphone – for us it is an obligation to be here to chase Vannacci away and build a popular bridge against the war. We must become a credible force so that the people who are starving because of this war can see us as an alternative.”
Protest from the audience
The general’s speech begins with thanks to the police forces – an audience of approval contested by the governing center-right and Futuro Nazionale – “who are outside here and it is not logical that there are 250 riot police officers for a conference where we are exchanging opinions. It is a shameful situation.” “They said they cannot allow me to make a parade here without being disturbed. I want to say that they do not disturb me at all, I don’t even hear them. I go where it seems to me there is democracy and debate.” But protests also arise from the audience. “Italy is a secular country,” shouts a woman. “The lady is not only rude but also anti-democratic,” replies Vannacci.
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