Historical Events tagged with "redbrigades"

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Politics & Government

Aldo Moro Kidnapped by Red Brigades

March 16th, 1978 46 years ago

Aldo Moro, the former Prime Minister of Italy, was kidnapped by the far-left militant group known as the Red Brigades while he was on his way to a parliamentary session in Rome. His car was ambushed, leading to the brutal murder of his five bodyguards and his own abduction. Over the next 55 days, the nation was engulfed in efforts to secure his release amidst escalating tensions between the government and leftist extremists. Ultimately, Moro was found dead in a parked car, signaling both a profound loss for Italy and a grim turning point in the fight against terrorism.

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