Italy’s elite mountain troops face inquiry over harassment claims
by Angela Giuffrida in Rome from World news | The Guardian on (#5Z3V1)
More than 100 women claim they were groped, catcalled and verbally abused during annual Alpini parade
Italy's defence minister has called for an investigation after more than 100 women reported being sexually harassed during an annual parade held by Italy's elite mountain troops, the Alpini, last weekend.
The women, many of whom were working in bars and restaurants, claimed they were groped, catcalled and verbally abused during the event in Rimini, which was attended by about 75,000 Alpini veterans and serving members.
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