(ANSA) - Rome, February 27 - The plight of two Italian
marines under suspicion in India in the deaths of two fishermen
three years ago remains "an open wound" for Italy, Foreign
Minister Paolo Gentiloni told the Lower House Friday.
"The government is working without fanfare .... to set
about solving this crisis," he said.
The two marines Massimiliano Latorre and Salvatore Girone
have been detained for long stretches in the case that occurred
while they were on anti-piracy duty.
Girone had been barred from leaving India, while the
Indian Supreme Court has allowed to Latorre to return to Italy
for a limited period for health reasons.
Rome requested an extension after Latorre had heart
surgery last week.
India granted Latorre four months of leave last year after
he suffered a stroke.
Rome has protested the many delays in the case. Formal
charges have not yet been presented.
Gentiloni says marines issue 'open wound' for Italy-update 2
Comments on Indian case now three years old