Italy: Scores denounce 'Salvini Decree' immigration law at march in Rome

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Italy: Scores denounce 'Salvini Decree' immigration law at march in Rome

Italy, Rome

November 9, 2019 at 22:39 GMT +00:00 · Published

Migrants and pro-migrant activists marched in Rome on Saturday, protesting against a tough immigration bill which was introduced during former Interior Minister Matteo Salvini's time in office. Despite Salvini stepping down in September, the bill dubbed 'the Salvini Decree' is still in effect.

Footage shows the protesters marching past the Colosseum, carrying banners and placards, denouncing Salvini's policies.

"Why don't they cancel this hate-decree of Salvini? Salvini is not in the government but his decree still exists. How is it possible to live this barbarism? We are really jaded," said Mahamadou Quasid, a migrant.

The protesters also denounced the racist incidents which have occurred in Italian stadiums in recent months, where players such as Kalidou Koulibaly and Mario Balotelli have been abused due to their skin colour.

Italy: Scores denounce 'Salvini Decree' immigration law at march in Rome

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Migrants and pro-migrant activists marched in Rome on Saturday, protesting against a tough immigration bill which was introduced during former Interior Minister Matteo Salvini's time in office. Despite Salvini stepping down in September, the bill dubbed 'the Salvini Decree' is still in effect.

Footage shows the protesters marching past the Colosseum, carrying banners and placards, denouncing Salvini's policies.

"Why don't they cancel this hate-decree of Salvini? Salvini is not in the government but his decree still exists. How is it possible to live this barbarism? We are really jaded," said Mahamadou Quasid, a migrant.

The protesters also denounced the racist incidents which have occurred in Italian stadiums in recent months, where players such as Kalidou Koulibaly and Mario Balotelli have been abused due to their skin colour.

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