Anti-gay general will have another army post - Crosetto

(ANSA) - ROME, SEP 10 - An Italian anti-gay general who was sacked as head of the military geographical institute after self-publishing a book called The World Back To Front slamming gays, lesbians, migrants, Jews and feminists will get another post in the army, Defence Minister Guido Crosetto said on Italian TV Sunday.
    Ex paratroop regiment head Roberto Vannacci became a hero in rightwing circles and was offered candidacies in far right and rightwing groups including the ruling League party but said he wanted to continue his military career, at least for the moment.
    Crosetto, who started the disciplinary proceedings that ended in Vannacci's replacement as head of the institute, said on the sidelines of his appearance on stage during the 'Fatto del Fatto' party: "I told General Vannacci that I will apply the rules and give all the guarantees and protections that are needed as I would with anyone.
    "He can write the book and present it, that is not the subject.
    "We will see in the coming months and weeks what will be the employment of Vannacci, who has not been kicked out of the Armed Forces and like any executive must have a job.
    "His Armed Force will propose him an alternative employment".
    He added: "As to whether he will be operational, that is not up to me but to the Armed Force and the dialogue that will take place between them". (ANSA).