Afghanistan: airlift to bring another 500 Afghans to Italy

(ANSA) - ROME, NOVEMBER 27 - An air bridge has been activated with the neighboring countries of Afghanistan to bring another 500 former collaborators of the Armed Forces and their families to Italy.

This is the "Aquila Omnia-Bis" operation, launched by the Defense.

"Last summer's evacuation of Afghan citizens from Kabul - says Defense Minister Lorenzo Guerini - was a very complex operation, but the incessant and silent commitment of the Italian armed forces continued even in these months. Today's Aquila Omnia bis testifies the result of a long team effort thanks to the strong collaboration between the ministries of Defense, Foreign Affairs, the Interior and the information services ".

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