Terrorist risk: Italy also increases its alert level after the attack in Russia

2024-03-25T18:59:56.136Z

Highlights: Italy also increases its alert level after the attack in Russia. The decision was taken by the National Committee for Public Order and Security. The attention of the authorities is particularly focused on the online recruitment of potential “lone wolves” As of 2023, 95 people considered a security risk have been deported, nearly half of them after the October 7 Hamas attack in Israel. According to the Ministry of the Interior, among those expelled, the majority are, in order, of Tunisian, Moroccan, Albanian and Algerian nationality.

Terrorist risk: Italy also increases its alert level after the attack in Russia

Following the attack in Moscow on March 22, like other European countries including France, Italy is raising its alert level. The decision was taken by the National Committee for Public Order and Security, in particular because of the numerous religious ceremonies planned for the coming days. Starting with the nighttime Stations of the Cross at the Colosseum, which attracts thousands of tourists from all over the world every year.

From left to right: Italian Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi, head of government Giorgia Meloni and head of diplomacy Antonio Tajani, in March 2023 (illustrative photo). AFP - TIZIANA FABI

By: RFI Follow

With our correspondent in Rome,

Anne Le Nir

The Italian system for the increased fight against terrorism plans, above all, to strengthen surveillance of the most important of the 28,000 sensitive sites identified in the country. From places of worship to embassies, airports, train stations, metro stations, museums and archaeological parks.

Furthermore, more frequent patrols by police and carabinieri in the streets of tourist towns are beginning to be deployed.

In addition, monitoring activities of social networks associated with extremist circles are also strengthened. Especially since in

Italy

, the attention of the authorities is particularly focused on the online recruitment of potential “lone wolves”.

As of 2023, 95 people considered a security risk have been deported, nearly half of them after the October 7 Hamas attack in

Israel

. According to the Ministry of the Interior, among those expelled, the majority are, in order, of Tunisian, Moroccan, Albanian and Algerian nationality.

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Terrorist risk: Italy also increases its alert level after the attack in Russia

Terrorist risk: Italy also increases its alert level after the attack in Russia

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