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Friday, 27 July, 2001, 12:42 GMT 13:42 UK
Violence at Genoa summit
![]() The Genoa summit will be remembered for the massive police security operation and violent clashes between protesters and police. The Italian government has come under fire after one demonstrator was shot dead and following allegations of police brutality.
28 July 2001 Protests continue
There have been demonstrations in Germany, Britain and other European countries in the wake of the G8 summit. Protesters demanded the resignation of the Italian Prime Minister, Silvio Berlusconi as well as the release of people still being held by Italian police. The BBC's Kim Camberg reports.
27 July 2001 Berlusconi promises no cover-up
Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi promised a full investigation into alleged police brutality. "If there were excesses... there will be no cover-up for those who violated the law," he said. "But one must not confuse those who did the attacking and those who were attacked." Italian prosecutors are to investigate the allegations of police brutality. The BBC's David Willey reports. 26 July 2001 Police accused
Five Britons held by Italian police over anti-G8 protests in Genoa claim they were seriously mistreated. Italian politicians are demanding an investigation into alleged police brutality. The BBC's Justin Webb reports. 23 July 2001 Cleaning up
As the clean-up operation gets underway, the G8 leaders deplore the vandalism and loss of life. They defended the right of peaceful protesters to be heard, but said a violent minority could not be allowed to disrupt their discussions. The BBC's Mike Williams reports 22 July 2001 Missile deal
The troubled G8 summit comes to a close with the Russian and US presidents reaching a deal on missiles defence. The other leaders concluded with a pledge to fight world poverty. James Rodgers reports from Italy.
21 July 2001 Renewed violence
For a second day protesters clashed with police in Genoa. A massive security operation, combined with presuure from peaceful demonstrators prevented a repeat of the extreme violence witnessed before. Brian Barron reports.
Blair's response
The UK Prime Minister Tony Blair give his reaction to the rioting, setting out his view that the rioters are jeopardising the leaders' efforts to alleviate poverty and suffering. He spoke to the BBC's Edward Stourton. 20 July 2001 The protests
Despite the elaborate security precautions violence erupted in Genoa, with demonstrators hurling missiles and the police responding with tear gas. One young demonstrator was shot dead, as the BBC's Jon Sopel reports.
The leaders
Some G8 leaders have called for the summit to address the concerns of protesters but President Bush condemned the anti-globalisation movement. The BBC's Bridget Kendall reports from inside the central security cordon.
19 June 2001
The Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi has made it clear that although protesters will be able to make their point, no violence will be tolerated. Guy Taylor from the direct action group Globalise Resistance and Giancarlo Bonisai from Genoa City Council debate the issue.
Seattle 1999
The Italian plan for a total cordon of the centre of Genoa came in response to the WTO's attempts to launch a new trade round in Seattle which ended in failure after four days of bitter disputes and street protests. The BBC's Robert Pigott reports.
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