ROMA (ITALPRESS) – “In the anniversary of the Day of Remembrance of the Military and Civil Falls in the international missions for peace, twenty-third anniversary of the Nassiriya massacre, I renew the homage of the Republic to the memory of those who, acting with self-denial, sacrificed their lives in the operations for the stabilization of the areas of international crisis and for the resolution of conflicts, serving the cause of peoples in their aspiration. Today, with renewed emotion, we unite the memory of the four army and the Red Cross Corps tragically disappeared in Bosnia and Herzegovina, in fulfilling their service.” The President of the Republic, Sergio Mattarella, writes this in a message sent to the Minister of Defense, Guido Crosetto.
“To the injured in the event and the families so hard hit – continues the note- express solidarity and gratitude. Participation in tormented regions of the globe in important operations is the tangible testimony of the Italian competition to the concrete effort of the international community to counter the horrors and atrocities of conflicts and divisions among peoples, favouring the construction of a collective security system.”.
“The deployment of our quotas and support for partnerships developed under the auspices of the United Nations and the European Union – continues – attests the firm will to safeguard the values of peace, multilateralism and respect for the dignity of each person and community. The Republic, faithful to its constitutional obligations, in its historic mission of dialogue and cooperation, will continue to meet with determination the cause of the affirmation of international law in disputes. Military and civilians, women and men engaged today in crisis and conflict areas, know that their work looks with respect and trust the national community. To them and to the memory of those who have given life for the common good, is the gratitude of the Republic”.
NASSIRIYA, MELONI “FERITA VIVA NELLA MEMORIA DI TUTTI NOI”
“November 12, 2003 is a wound that remains alive in the memory of all of us. On that day Italy paid a very high price for its commitment to the service of peace. Nineteen of our compatriots lost their lives in Nassiriya, between Carabinieri, Army military and civilians. Nineteen broken lives while doing their work at the service of others.” He writes it, in a post on X, the President of the Council Giorgia Meloni. “At a distance of 23 years, their memory continues to accompany us and reminds us of the value of service, courage and love for our country. And it reminds us of the debt of gratitude that we have towards those who, still today, wear a uniform and carry out their commitment in our cities and missions of peace abroad. To the victims of Nassiriya and their relatives goes the moving and grateful embrace of all of us. Never forget, never.”.
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