VIVA ITALIA

By Michelle Malkin  •  August 25, 2004 08:45 AM

Unlike the Philippines, Italy is apparently standing firm against terrorists who have kidnapped an Italian journalist:

The Italian government said Tuesday it would maintain its 3,000 troops in Iraq despite an ultimatum from a radical Muslim group holding an Italian journalist and demanding that Rome withdraw its forces within 48 hours.

A statement from Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi’s office said the government is prepared to make every effort to secure the release of Enzo Baldoni, a 56-year-old journalist who disappeared last week, but insisted Italian troops would remain in Iraq to help maintain order and security…

Hat tip: Armies of Liberation

Posted in: Terrorist attacks

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