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Added on the 11/12/2020 12:36:01 - Copyright : Euronews EN
Rome, Aug 16 (EFE) .- (Camera: Antonello Nusca) The first flight with about 70 members of personnel and collaborators of the Italian embassy who were evacuated from Kabul after the takeover of power by the Taliban arrived in Rome on Monday.FOOTAGE OF THE ARRIVAL IN ROME OF STAFF AND COLLABORATORS OF THE ITALIAN EMBASSY IN KABUL.
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