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Italy’s opposition parties, supporters defy social distancing rules at anti-govt protest rally Italy’s opposition parties and supporters defy social distancing rules at anti-govt rally
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Opposition parties and hundreds of supporters defied Italy’s social distancing rules on Tuesday, gathering for an anti-government protest in Rome. The demonstration was organized by the League, the Brothers of Italy and the ‘Go Italy’ parties to protest against the coalition government led by PM Giuseppe Conte. Opposition parties and hundreds of supporters defied Italy’s social distancing rules on Tuesday, gathering for an anti-government protest in Rome. The demonstration was organized by the League, Brothers of Italy and Go Italy parties, to protest against the coalition government led by Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte.
The rally was staged on a public holiday, commemorating the vote in favor of the creation of a Republic after the Second World War. The event took place on the anniversary of a referendum on replacing the monarchy with a republic after the Second World War.
Protesters marched next to each other with a large Italian flag along Via del Corso, leading to the Piazza del Popolo in Rome’s historic center, Reuters reported. Some protesters were not wearing face masks, made compulsory in Italy when sufficient distancing between people is not possible. Protesters carried a large national flag along the Via del Corso, leading to the Piazza del Popolo in Rome’s historic center. Many activists were not wearing face masks, which are compulsory in Italy in situations where social distancing cannot be observed.
With more than 233,000 confirmed cases, Italy is one of the countries hardest hit by the coronavirus pandemic. The government only recently decided to gradually lift restrictions it had imposed in early March to rein in contagion. With more than 233,000 confirmed cases, Italy is one of the countries hardest hit by the coronavirus pandemic. The government only recently decided to gradually lift restrictions it had imposed in early March to rein in the contagion.