AP

Thousands of demonstrators march calling for an end to war

Oct 27, 2024, 1:38 PM

Demonstrators participates in a march for peace against all wars, in Milan, Italy, Saturday, Oct. 2...

Demonstrators participates in a march for peace against all wars, in Milan, Italy, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)

(AP Photo/Luca Bruno)

ROME (AP) — Tens of thousands of demonstrators took to the streets in seven Italian cities on Saturday calling for an immediate cease-fire in the Middle EastUkraine, and all global conflicts.

Peaceful rallies were held in Rome, Turin, Milan, Florence, Bari, Palermo, and Cagliari, with the support of hundreds of associations committed to peace, disarmament, and human rights.

The marches came in response to escalating violence in the Middle East and growing conflicts worldwide and denounced the diminished role of the United Nations on the global scene.

In Rome, a few thousand demonstrators marched waving a giant rainbow flag in front of the Colosseum and a banner with the slogan: “Let’s stop wars. The time for peace is now!”

“The war in Ukraine has been going on for years now and what was the result? Nothing. … There are only a lot of Ukrainian and Russian people who died, many soldiers and many children,” said Daniela Ferraci, a demonstrator in the Italian capital. “The same is happening in Gaza, in Israel, in Lebanon.”

Giulio Marcon, one of the organizers of the Rome rally, said “Wars are never resolving problems.”

“War brings more war, weapons bring more weapons. We must choose the path of negotiation, cease-fire, and diplomacy. This is the message from this square,” he said.

Maurizio Landini, leader of Italy’s CGIL trade union, called for the role of international diplomacy to be reaffirmed.

“Our strongest request is a ceasefire to let governments open a real peace conference because the new world’s balance can’t be decided by wars,” he said on stage.

KSL 5 TV Live

AP

A copy of the Ten Commandments is posted along with other historical documents in a hallway of the ...

Sara Cline and Kevin McGill, Associated Press

Federal judge blocks Louisiana law that requires classrooms to display Ten Commandments

A new Louisiana requirement that the Ten Commandments be displayed in every public classroom by Jan. 1 was temporarily blocked Tuesday by a federal judge who said the law is “unconstitutional on its face.”

1 hour ago

Former President Donald Trump, standing with defense attorney Todd Blanche, speaks at the conclusio...

Jennifer Peltz and Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press

Judge delays ruling on whether to scrap Trump’s conviction in hush money case

A judge is postponing a key ruling in President-elect Donald Trump’s hush money case as his lawyers argued for dismissing it so he can run the country.

2 hours ago

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services building is seen, April 5, 2009, in Washington....

Mike Stobbe, AP Medical Writer

STD epidemic slows as new syphilis and gonorrhea cases fall in US

There's some good news about sexually-transmitted diseases in newly released U.S. health data.

2 hours ago

FILE — Senior Advisor to the President for Policy Stephen Miller talks to reporters about Preside...

Thomas Beaumont, Associated Press

Who Trump has picked for key positions so far

President-elect Donald Trump is starting to fill key posts in his second administration, putting an emphasis so far on aides and allies who were his strongest backers during the 2024 campaign.

21 hours ago

In this photo provided by the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, a male empe...

Associated Press

First emperor penguin known to reach Australia shows up on tourist beach

An emperor penguin found malnourished far from its Antarctic home on the Australia south coast is being cared for by a wildlife expert, a government department said Monday.

22 hours ago

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 10: A video message from Taylor Swift accepting the Best Video award...

Louise Dixon, Associated Press

Taylor Swift wins big and Rita Ora pays tribute to Liam Payne at the MTV EMAs

Taylor Swift came out on top at the 2024 MTV EMAs on Sunday, walking away with best artist, best U.S. act, best live act and best video for "Fortnight" (featuring Post Malone).

23 hours ago

Sponsored Articles

abstract vector digital social network technology background...

Les Olson

Protecting yourself against social engineering attacks

Learn more about the common types of social engineering to protect your online or offline assets from an attack.

family having fun at home...

Lighting Design

Discover the impact of lighting on your mood

From color temperature to lighting saturation, we tackle how different lighting design setups can impact your day-to-day mood.

Laptops in a modern technology store. Department of computers in the electronics store. Choosing a ...

PC Laptops

How to choose the best laptop for college students

Finding the right laptop for college students can be hard, but with this guide we break down what to look for so you can find the best one.

young male technician is repairing a printer at office...

Les Olson

Unraveling the dilemma between leasing and buying office technology

Carefully weigh these pros and cons to make an informed decision that best suits your business growth and day-to-day operation. 

A kitchen in a modern farmhouse....

Lighting Design

A room-by-room lighting guide for your home

Bookmark this room-by-room lighting guide whenever you decide to upgrade your lighting or style a new home.

Photo courtesy of Artists of Ballet West...

Ballet West

The rising demand for ballet tickets: why they’re harder to get

Ballet West’s box office is experiencing demand they’ve never seen before, leaving many interested patrons unable to secure tickets they want.

Thousands of demonstrators march calling for an end to war