Elly Schlein, the leader of the
largest member of the opposition, the Democratic Party (PD) on
Sunday expressed full support to Bologna Mayor Matteo Lepore and
local residents, condemning all acts of violence, after a
protest against the death of Ramy Elgaml, a 19-year-old who died
on November 24 while being chased by Carabinieri police in
Milan, turned violent.
"Full support to the mayor of Bologna and to Bologna citizens
for the devastation and violence last night that also affected
some members of the police forces, as well as the Synagogue and
various stores", said Schlein in a note.
Schlein expressed "all of the PD's solidarity", stressing the
party "always condemns all acts of violence" and urging the
Right not to capitalize on the violence.
She also described as "important" the words of Ramy's family who
called for peaceful demonstrations and spoke against any
exploitation of their tragedy.
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