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300 persons marched past to demilitarize Sigonella

Catania, Italy - "In order that Sicily Region is transformed for civil use"

A demonstration has been performed yesterday at Sigonella military base simultaneously with June 2 celebrations, to protest against the project for transforming the area in an US advanced post to fight terrorism (see for details AVIONEWS). At least 300 persons have marched post up to the bridge of Sigonella outcrying "Italy out of NATO". Local civilian and political movements are struggling for demilitarizing...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 121560
Rome, Italy, 06/03/2005 12:27
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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