Kidnapped Italian Reporter Confirmed Alive
One of the biggest stories in the Italian news lately is that of a reporter for La Repubblica, Daniele Mastrogiacomo, who is missing in Afghanistan. Here’s a round-up of how the story has progressed:
- March 8 - After Mastrogiacomo disappeared and was feared kidnapped by the Taliban, Italy waited for news.
- March 8 - Then the country wanted proof that he was still alive and well before they started negotiating.
- March 9 - The Taliban said Mastrogiacomo would be freed if Italian troops were pulled out of Afghanistan.
- March 9 - Appeals for Mastrogiacomo’s release are coming from all quarters, including Italian footballers.
- March 12 - The Italian Foreign Minister has confirmed that Mastrogiacomo is alive and his captors have been identified.
As the country awaits further news, we all hope for the best.
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[...] The Italian reporter kidnapped in Afghanistan has been seen on video, appealing to the Italian government to work for his release. The videotape, apparently recorded on March 12, has Daniele Mastrogiacomo saying, “Today is March 12, it is 8 am in Afghanistan. I would like to say that I am well and launch this appeal to the government: free me. Two Afghan colleagues and I illegally entered their territory and so I appeal to the Italian government and Premier Romano Prodi to attempt anything possible to secure our release.” Mastrogiacomo did say he was convinced things would end well, and Prodi’s office said they were trying to obtain the reporter’s release as soon as possible. [...]