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Nicaragua severs diplomatic ties with Italy over 1978 murder case
Al Jazeera • • world
Key Points:
- Nicaragua has severed diplomatic relations with Italy following Italy's refusal to extradite Alessio Casimirri, convicted in the 1978 kidnapping and murder of former Italian Prime Minister Aldo Moro.
- The decision was announced by Nicaragua’s Foreign Ministry in response to critical remarks by Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani, who condemned Nicaragua for harboring Casimirri, a former Red Brigades member.
- Casimirri has lived in Nicaragua for decades, which refuses extradition due to its constitutional prohibition against extraditing its own citizens.
- Tajani reaffirmed Italy’s commitment to seeking Casimirri’s extradition, emphasizing respect for the victims of terrorism and justice principles.
- The Moro kidnapping and murder by the Red Brigades remains a significant historical event, with Italy continuing to pursue accountability for those involved.
