Italy on Wednesday asked the United Nations for a probe into the killing of its envoy to the Democratic Republic of Congo. "We have formally asked WFP (World Food Programme) and the UN to open an investigation to clarify what happened, the reasons behind the security arrangements used and who was responsible for these decisions," Foreign Minister Luigi Di Maio told parliament.

Italy urges UN to probe killing of Italian envoy in DR Congo

Italian ambassador to DR Congo Luca Attanasio has been killed in an attack on UN convoy. The Italian President has confirmed the death of its ambassador to DR Congo and denounces the 'cowardly' attack.

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Italy urges UN to probe killing of Italian envoy in DR Congo

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