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Violent riots erupt across Italy after Moroccan immigrant dies in police operation
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On July 21, 2026, protests erupted across multiple cities in Italy following the death of a Moroccan immigrant during a police operation. In the university city of Bologna, a demonstration escalated into violent riots, with participants throwing Molotov cocktails at security forces. The incident has sparked widespread unrest and raised tensions over police conduct and immigration issues in the country. The report, sourced from Die Welt, highlights the severity of the clashes and the ongoing public reaction to the controversial police operation.
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In Italy, protests have broken out in several cities following the death of an immigrant from Morocco during a police operation.
- In the university city of Bologna, a demonstration escalated into violence.
- Participants threw Molotov cocktails at security forces.
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