In Italy, a group of demonstrators gathered outside the main prison in Rome Monday in advance of a visit by President Bush. The Italian government has come under criticism for clearing space at the prison to make room for protesters expected to rally against Bush when he arrives on Wednesday. Federica Fratini of World Without War said the Italian government is unfairly cracking down on dissent.

Federica Fratini: “We believe we have a right to demonstrate, and we are nonviolent. This has really made us laugh, so we have come here to show that we are
already ready if they want to arrest us.”

Bush is currently in Slovenia on the first stop of his European tour.