Washington (ANTARA) \u2013 The US Consulate in Milan has urged all its\ncitizens to avoid large gatherings and crowded locations ahead of\ndemonstrations expected to take place in the northern Italian city.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe possibility of demonstrations and protests in Milan, as well as\nin other major cities across Italy, remains high over the weekend of 24\nOctober 2026, particularly on Saturday,\u201d the US Consulate in Milan said\nin its advisory on Friday (23 October).<\/p>\n
Italian authorities have urged the public to avoid the Piazza Duomo\narea and the main commercial streets throughout the weekend.<\/p>\n
Local authorities will also close some roads, impose traffic\nrestrictions and increase law-enforcement presence in areas expected to\nhost demonstrations, the consulate said.<\/p>\n
Protests had previously taken place in several Italian cities on\n17\u201318 October.<\/p>\n
The most serious unrest, involving looting and vandalism, occurred in\nMilan. More than 300 people were detained in the city, and nearly 50\nwere arrested.<\/p>\n
At least 110 law-enforcement officers required medical treatment\nafter clashes in the city centre, while nearly 200 other officers were\ninjured across the country.<\/p>\n
RIA Novosti also reported, citing a document it had reviewed, that\nthe \u201cItaly 17 October Movement\u201d had called for protests to continue\nfollowing the unrest in Milan and other Italian cities. It was preparing\nnew tactical guidance for demonstrators scheduled to take to the streets\nin major cities across Italy on Saturday.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/us-urges-its-citizens-to-avoid-crowds-during-demonstrations-in-milan-1792813885", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }