Italy: Episodes in Milan after the death of 19-year-old Egyptian in police pursuit

Battleground! In the city of northern Italy there are new incidents after the death of a 19-year-old during police pursuit. About 100 protesters flew smoke and molotov, while police responded with tear gas casting. Tensions and new clashes of protesters with police in the Corveto region of Milan in the north of Italy, following the death of 19-year-old Egyptian Rami Elgaml. Rami was a passenger on a motorcycle driven by a 22-year-old, who lost control during a chase from a patrol car, and the two-wheeler impacted a concrete wall. Many immigrants and children with foreign parents, born and raised in Italy, live in the Corveto region. Commentators speak of Italian ‘banlier’, in which high rates of unemployment and crime can create an explosive mix. On Monday night (25.l11.2024), protesters caused bus damage, parked cars and burned trash bins. A young 21, from Montenegro, was arrested by the police. Some protesters raised banners that wrote “we want to know the truth about Rami’s death”. North African criminals set fire to Milan after one of their compatriots died after crashing while trying to escape police on his scooter for stealing a golden necklace. We need mass transfers now. — RadioGenoa (@RadioGenoa) Riots in Milano after a North African 19-year-old die after crashing while trying to escape the police on his scooter after having stolen somebody’s golden necklace out on the street. Milano is turning into one of Italy’s most dangerous cities. — Strong police forces have been deployed in the area. The autopsy of the young man who lost his life in the Corveto area is due on Friday.