WikiLeaks: US, Italy Had 'Aggressively Monitored' Muslims In Italy
Sneha Shankar, Jan. 17, 2015, International Business Times
"Muslims comprise approximately two percent of the [Italian] population. The majority are moderates; only five percent of Muslims in Italy attend mosque; and many are itinerant workers… The Italian Government closely monitors this community and expels those who preach violence," according to the cable dated Sept. 26, 2005.
"Muslims comprise approximately two percent of the [Italian] population. The majority are moderates; only five percent of Muslims in Italy attend mosque; and many are itinerant workers… The Italian Government closely monitors this community and expels those who preach violence," according to the cable dated Sept. 26, 2005.
The U.S. had also been conducting a "Muslim Outreach" program in Italy led by Milan's Consulate General. The mission of the program was “utilizing a combination of our U.S. Speakers and Exchange programs together with Embassy resources to promote our agenda," a 2007 cable read, according to Sputnik News.
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