Turin saw clashes erupt late Tuesday night as a demonstration protesting the recent eviction of the historically significant Askatasuna social center turned volatile[[1]]. The march, dubbed “Street Parade,” drew an estimated 2,000 participants who confronted law enforcement with projectiles, prompting a response that included tear gas and water cannons[[2]]. The eviction, which occurred earlier this month, has ignited a renewed wave of activism and underscores a long-running conflict between authorities and those occupying the space, which dates back decades [[3]].
Tensions flared in Turin overnight as a demonstration organized by activists from the Askatasuna social center unfolded.
During a march called “Street Parade,” attended by approximately 2,000 people, groups of protesters threw firecrackers and smoke bombs at law enforcement, who responded with tear gas and water cannons. According to early reports, several police officers sustained injuries.
The demonstration centered around the area where the Askatasuna social center was located until recently, when it was cleared by authorities. The social center’s eviction has become a focal point for local activists, and the demonstration underscores ongoing tensions between protesters and police in the city. “A new year of struggle has begun, and we will be everywhere” was the slogan voiced by the activists.
The clashes occurred at the intersection of Via Rossini and Corso Regina Margherita. The “Street Parade” concluded near the Einaudi campus, where participants continued the night with a dance party.
