Minister blames Rome riots on ‘professionals of violence’

Roberto Maroni, Italy’s hardline Interior Minister, has accused 'professionals of violence' of instigating the worst rioting in Rome for more than 30 years in December 2010 and said security forces must be ready for more anti-government protests focused on education cuts.

Corriere Della Sera, 15.12.10: Rome in Grip of Guerrilla Warfare http://www.corriere.it/International/english/articoli/2010/12/15/Rome-guerrilla-warfare.shtml

Deutsche Welle, 14.12.10: Riots break out in Rome as Berlusconi survives no-confidence votes http://www.dw-world.de/dw/article/0,,6326279,00.html

Corriere Della Sera, 17.12.10: Clashes in Rome: 22 detainees released Tension and unrest outside the court http://www.corriere.it/International/english/articoli/2010/12/17/rome.shtml

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