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Italy committed to protecting Afghans who assisted Rome's mission

FILE PHOTO: Italy's Prime Minister Mario Draghi gestures as he speaks at a news conference where he is expected to map out the country's next moves in loosening coronavirus disease (COVID-19) restrictions, in Rome, Italy, April 16, 2021. REUTERS/Remo Casilli/File Photo

Prime Minister Mario Draghi said on Monday Italy was committed to protecting all Afghan citizens who had assisted Rome's mission in the country.

In a statement, Draghi added that Rome was working with European partners to find a solution to the crisis in Afghanistan which would protect human rights, particularly those of women.

(Reporting by Giulia Segreti; Editing by Crispian Balmer)

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