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Interviews
11 July 2012
Dettaglio intervista

La strage dei cristiani in Nigeria, nella città di Jos, nella quale sono morte 22 persone tutte di fede cristiana, porterebbe la firma del gruppo terroristico islamico “Boko Haram”. Le vittime dell’attacco di domenica scorsa partecipavano al funerale di alcune delle persone uccise il giorno prima a Barkin Ladi, sempre nella stessa zona, dove un […]

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Interviews
11 July 2012
Dettaglio intervista

La strage dei cristiani in Nigeria, nella città di Jos, nella quale sono morte 22 persone tutte di fede cristiana, porterebbe la firma del gruppo terroristico islamico “Boko Haram”. Le vittime dell’attacco di domenica scorsa partecipavano al funerale di alcune delle persone uccise il giorno prima a Barkin Ladi, sempre nella stessa zona, dove un […]

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In detail
10 July 2012
YAOUNDE: Italian film “Ainom” wins best foreign film at Cameroon film festival

Cameroon critics applaude Italian cinema: in view of its constructive and realistic treatment of African immigration in Italy, “Ainom”, directed and produced in 2011 by Lorenzo Ceva Valla and Mario Garofano, was awarded the prize for best foreign film of the year at the “Ecrans Noirs” film festival. Italian Ambassador Stefano Pontesilli presented the award […]

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In detail
9 July 2012
Nigeria: Violence against Christians – Never keep quiet on barbarism, asserts Terzi

Once again violence has bloodied Plateau, the central state of Nigeria beleaguered by years of inter-ethnic and inter-religious strife: in recent hours hundreds of armed men have attacked numerous Christian villages near Jos, the state capital. “One must never keep quiet on barbarism”, said Minister Giulio Terzi, who in recent days instructed Special Envoy for […]

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Interviews
9 July 2012
Interview detail

Corriere della Sera has said that starting from today Italy has on its doorstep an elected Islamic leader in the most populous and influential Arab Country. How did you receive this fact? Do you think the Italian-Egyptian long friendship will face any challenges? The election of Mohammed Morsi is a historic step in the process […]

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Interviews
5 July 2012
Interview detail

“Yes, we’ve certainly dragged our feet on the violence in Syria. At this point we could have had 10,000 people still alive instead of 10,000 victims”. This was the comment of Foreign Minister Giulio Terzi di Sant’Agata, speaking on the plane bringing him back to Rome from Lebanon. He was there to visit the Italian […]

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Interviews
4 July 2012
Religious freedom: a pillar of the new Somalia

The international community made an undertaking, here in Rome on 2-3 July 2012, to draw the face of a new Somalia. There is still a long way to go but two days of working here at the Farnesina, with over 150 delegates representing 43 states and international organisations, served to signpost more clearly the road […]

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Press Releases
3 July 2012
Mission to Nigeria by Margherita Boniver, Minister Terzi’s Special Envoy for Humanitarian Emergencies

Margherita Boniver, Minister Terzi’s Special Envoy for Humanitarian Emergencies, is heading for Nigeria on a two-day mission. She will be meeting members of the Nigerian Government, religious leaders from the Muslim, Roman Catholic and Protestant communities, and representatives of civil society. Speaking on behalf of Minister Terzi, the Hon. Boniver will express Italy’s support for […]

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Press Releases
1 July 2012
Communiqué on attacks in Garissa

“Today’s attacks in Kenya are a cause for anger and deep distress”. This was Foreign Minister Giulio Terzi’s comment on hearing of the dramatic and violent events in Kenya today. “The blood of the innocent that has been shed today must spur the international community to make a strong and coherent effort on behalf of […]

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