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\"Protesters Image copyright AFP\/Getty Image caption The hashtag “romadicebasta” (Rome says enough) has been trending on social media <\/p>\n

Thousands of people have taken to the streets of Rome to protest at the Italian capital’s run-down state.<\/p>\n

Demonstrators gathered outside the city hall to denounce Mayor Virginia Raggi for failing to tackle issues including uncollected rubbish and potholed roads. <\/p>\n

Ms Raggi took control of Rome in 2016 for the Five Star Movement (M5S), which formed a national coalition government earlier this year. <\/p>\n

Her popularity has fallen after failing to address the indebted city’s issues.<\/p>\n

On Saturday, demonstrators gathered waving the plastic orange netting that authorities use to cordon off areas of damaged roads, dangerous pavements and fallen trees.<\/p>\n

Image copyright AFP\/Getty Image caption Some donned the orange netting used by authorities to cordon off potholes Image copyright AFP\/Getty Image caption Many blame Mayor Virginia Raggi for not doing more to fix the city <\/p>\n

The protest follows the collapse of an escalator on one of the main metro stations, which injured more than 20 people earlier this week. <\/p>\n

Many were Russian fans of CSKA Moscow, visiting for their Champions League match against Roma.<\/p>\n

Protest party finds ruling Rome is hard Why do Rome’s buses keep catching fire? Why Rome sends trains filled with rubbish to Austria <\/p>\n

Rome’s first female mayor says she is making progress tackling the city’s problems, and needs more time to finish the job. <\/p>\n

But critics say things are getting worse, not better.<\/p>\n

The hashtag #romadicebasta, or Rome says enough in English, has been trending after a number of shocking incidents in the Eternal City. <\/p>\n

Police arrested three migrants after a 16-year-old girl’s body was found in a derelict building. She had been drugged and gang raped. <\/p>\n

Videos posted online have shown a number of wild boar running through the streets and feasting on rubbish. <\/p>\n

Image copyright AFP\/Getty Image caption Reports suggest up to 8,000 people may have attended the demonstration Image copyright AFP\/Getty Image caption Romans have had enough <\/p>\n

Ms Raggi took office after corruption scandals tainted the public image of traditional parties.<\/p>\n

But she herself is now standing trial for allegedly abusing her power over an appointment in her administration. <\/p>\n

A verdict is due on 10 November, and Ms Raggi says she will resign if convicted – which could lead to fresh elections. <\/p>\n

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