The Italian police report that two members of the Red Brigades terrorist group have been arrested in Cairo, including a woman who was convicted of murdering a former Italian prime minister. According to officials, security authorities at Cairo Airport detained Rita Algranati and Maurizio Falce for traveling with false documents. Italian authorities had been searching for the two fugitives for nearly two decades. Algranati was sentenced to life in prison for assisting in the kidnapping and murder of Aldo Moro, a former Italian prime minister, in 1979. Falce was sentenced to over 23 years in prison for subversive activities. The extremist leftist group, the Red Brigades, is known for being responsible for hundreds of attacks in Italy during the 1970s and 1980s.
Two Members of Terrorist Group Arrested in Cairo - 2004-01-14
Two members of the Red Brigades, a notorious Italian terrorist group, were arrested in Cairo after nearly two decades on the run. Rita Algranati, convicted of murdering former Prime Minister Aldo Moro, and Maurizio Falce, sentenced for subversive activities, were detained for using false documents. This highlights ongoing international efforts to combat terrorism and the long reach of justice.
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⚡ Actions
📰 What Happened
Italian police arrested two Red Brigades members in Cairo for using false documents.
- Italian police arrest Rita Algranati, Maurizio Falce
- security authorities at Cairo Airport detain Rita Algranati, Maurizio Falce
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The arrest of high-profile terrorists demonstrates the effectiveness of international cooperation.
📝 Key Evidence
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