
The message from the Prime Minister on the 23rd anniversary of the massacre
Prime Minister Meloni remembers the 19 Italians who died in the Nasiriyah massacre on 12 November 2003, defining it as a living wound and reiterating the debt of gratitude towards those who wear the uniform.
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On 12 November 2003, an attack in Nasiriyah, Iraq, caused the death of 19 Italians, including carabinieri, soldiers and civilians.
"November 12, 2003 is a wound that remains alive in the memory of all of us. That day Italy paid a very high price for its commitment to the service of peace. Nineteen of our compatriots lost their lives in Nasiriyah, including the Carabinieri, Army soldiers and civilians.
Nineteen lives lost while doing their job in service to others." Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni wrote it on social media.
"After 23 years, their memory continues to accompany us and reminds us of the value of service, courage and love for our homeland. And it reminds us of the debt of gratitude we owe towards those who, even today, wear a uniform and carry out their commitment in our cities and in peacekeeping missions abroad. The victims of Nasiriyah and their families deserve the emotional and grateful embrace of all of us. So as never to forget".

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