Casalbordino residents protest arms factory conversion

A public assembly is scheduled for September 11 in Casalbordino to protest the proposed reconversion of the former Esplodenti Sabino plant into an arms production facility. Local organizers and community members are mobilizing against the project, citing concerns over worker safety and the potential for environmental damage.

Protesters expressed deep grievances regarding the site's history, referencing past workplace fatalities. They argue that transitioning to weapons manufacturing prioritizes profit over human life and may lead to inadequate safety standards both inside and outside the factory walls.

Additionally, there are significant concerns regarding environmental risks, specifically potential pollution from heavy metals and chemical substances. Activists fear that military secrecy could be used to obscure critical information regarding health and environmental hazards to the local population.