Student Protest Clashes In Italy

Milan : Italy | Oct 05, 2012 at 8:14 AM PDT

By Adrian Holman

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Protesting students clashed with police in riot gear earlier today in Milan. Austerity proves once again that it doesn't work as austerity has stripped away the rights of Italy's youth from receiving higher education by taking away funding to public schools.

Italian protesters were somewhat prepared as they threw eggs and oranges at the police. However, they weren't prepared for the backlash as riot police used flares as a diversion to rush back at the demonstrators.

Police began hitting protesters with batons while arresting a few students. None were seriously injured.

Source: RT

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Students in Milan protest the austerity cuts to education in Italy.

Adrian Holman is based in Joliet, Illinois, United States of America, and is an Anchor for Allvoices.

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