(see previous)
Centre-right politicians on
Tuesday slammed the news of a new postponement in the case of
two Italian marines facing possible trial for murder in India in
connection with the shooting deaths of two Indian fishermen
during an anti-piracy mission there in February 2012.
"Marines, another postponement in India" ENOUGH!!!
Massimiliano Latorre must remain in Italy and Salvatore Girone
repatriated immediately!" wrote Elio Vito of the opposition
party Forza Italia (FI) and president of the House defence
committee in a post to his Twitter feed.
Latorre is currently in Italy receiving medical treatment
following a stroke and heart surgery but he is he scheduled to
return to India in July.
"If it wasn't a tragedy it would be a farce," wrote party
colleague Elvira Savino in reference to the long delays that
have dogged the case, leading to friction between Rome and New
Delhi.
"It is the latest humiliation for Italy which with the
Renzi government enjoys no respect on the international stage,"
she continued.
"When will the government decide to intervene to put an
end to this shameful situation that has lasted over three years?
Are these the results of Premier Renzi's strategies? Enough of
being humiliated!" echoed Edmondo Cirielli, of the right-wing
opposition party Fratelli d'Italia-Alleanza Nazionale.
In February Foreign Minister Paolo Gentiloni said the
government was working "without fanfare" to resolve the case
that remained "an open wound" for the country.
The Renzi government has said it is continuing to seek
dialogue with the Indian authorities while also calling for
international intervention in the case.
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