Italian marines' case: NATO warns India

[vicky sen]

BRUSSELS: Nato warned India on Wednesday that using anti-terrorism legislation to try two Italian marines accused of killing two Indian fishermen would undermine international efforts to combat piracy.

India has announced its Supreme Court will hold a hearing next week on whether to charge marines Massimiliano Latorre and Salvatore Girone under its maritime security law, provoking criticism from the European Union and Italian authorities.

The two men have been living in the Italian embassy in New Delhi.

Nato ( North Atlantic Treaty Organization) chief Anders Fogh Rasmussen on Wednesday called for an "appropriate resolution".

"I am personally very concerned about the situation of the two Italian sailors. I am also concerned by the suggestion that they could be tried for terrorism offences," he told a news conference in Brussels.

"This could have possible negative implications for the international fight against piracy. A fight which is in all of our interest."

Nato leads a counter-piracy mission in the Indian ocean.

The two marines, part of a military security team protecting the tanker Enrica Lexie from pirates, are accused of shooting the two fishermen after mistaking them for pirates off Kerala in February 2012.

India's attorney general said on Friday the two would be tried for the deaths of the fishermen under the anti-piracy and anti-terrorism law but that the death penalty available under that legislation would not be imposed.

The Supreme Court is due to hold a hearing on February 18 to decide whether to validate or reject the attorney general's request.

Italian marines' case: Nato warns India, calls for 'appropriate resolution' - The Times of India

 

[EyanKhan]

Can anyone tell me why the Italian marines attacked the fishermen in the first place?

 

[vicky sen]

Can anyone tell me why the Italian marines attacked the fishermen in the first place?

They were practicing shooting targets.

 

[BDforever]

so what NATO is thinking ? attacking India ? LOL

 

[EyanKhan]

well I seriously doubt NATO will do anything against India

 

[Neptune]

I was expecting that. And I surely support Italy at this. Yes. They did something wrong. But Italy won't allow a trial in India. We know well what will happen to them India.

They can be charged in Italy with India's observation.

As Rasmussen said, it'll hurt counter-piracy efforts. That was not a statement. It was a message. That NATO will not escort Indian flagged ships nor respond to their calls in areas of operations Ocean Shield and Active Endavior. Suspended co-operation and that one which I like most probably harrasment and trolling at sea by allied surface combatants

 

[That Guy]

so what NATO is thinking ? attacking India ? LOL

Their warning isn't direct at India, the title is misleading. The warning is that India's use of such laws to charge the accused could have rippling effects globally, and undermine anti-piracy efforts.

I personally think NATO is talking out of it's ***, because they won't stop their operations and give up their position in the region just for these two marines, but hey, I'm just one guy with an opinion that no one cares about.

 

[Water Car Engineer]

I was expecting that. And I surely support Italy at this. Yes. They did something wrong. But Italy won't allow a trial in India. We know well what will happen to them India.

They can be charged in Italy with India's observation.

As Rasmussen said, it'll hurt counter-piracy efforts. That was not a statement. It was a message. That NATO will not escort Indian flagged ships nor respond to their calls in areas of operations Ocean Shield and Active Endavior. Suspended co-operation and that one which I like most probably harrasment and trolling at sea by allied surface combatants

No, my friend. They will be in Tihar for a long time.


They will make friends in Tihar, hopefully.

 

[vicky sen]

I was expecting that. And I surely support Italy at this. Yes. They did something wrong. But Italy won't allow a trial in India. We know well what will happen to them India.

They can be charged in Italy with India's observation.

As Rasmussen said, it'll hurt counter-piracy efforts. That was not a statement. It was a message. That NATO will not escort Indian flagged ships nor respond to their calls in areas of operations Ocean Shield and Active Endavior. Suspended co-operation and that one which I like most probably harrasment and trolling at sea by allied surface combatants

When those 2 murderers went back to Italy, they received a huge welcome as if they were war heroes. They will face justice in the land where they have committed the crime.

On 6 June 2013, Staffan De Mistura indicated that the marines will not face any punishment in Italy. Speaking to the media the Italian Special Envoy said : "All the indications we have received give us reason to hope there will be a rapid and fair trial for our two riflemen and that the affair will soon be over, (...) This should allow the men to return to Italy and resume their posts,"

I fully believe allied surface combatants have better sense than you do.

 

[Water Car Engineer]

 

[BDforever]

I was expecting that. And I surely support Italy at this. Yes. They did something wrong. But Italy won't allow a trial in India. We know well what will happen to them India.

They can be charged in Italy with India's observation.

As Rasmussen said, it'll hurt counter-piracy efforts. That was not a statement. It was a message. That NATO will not escort Indian flagged ships nor respond to their calls in areas of operations Ocean Shield and Active Endavior. Suspended co-operation and that one which I like most probably harrasment and trolling at sea by allied surface combatants

then suddenly you might see India-China defence tie then NATO screwed

 

[Khan_patriot]

Can anyone tell me why the Italian marines attacked the fishermen in the first place?

They mistook them to be pirates....

 

[JayAtl]

which moron in india came up with charging them on anti piracy laws?

As I said before and the example I have given several times. these guys if were indian and had committed such crime would have got off with a tops 5-6 years term. This is a clear case of unintentional manslaughter, a mistake gone horribly wrong.

example: you are a guard at a post, known for cars laden with bombs and suicide attacks. Several of the people have been attacked in this manner.

An approaching car is seen, they disregard signs posted , gestures made and continue towards you. You shoot the car up and discover it was family that did not understand your warnings and full of innocent people... do you get charged with intentional murder?

 

[Neptune]

No, my friend. They will be in Tihar for a long time.


They will make friends in Tihar, hopefully.

I disagree mate. Jokes aside, everyone knows that it'll not drag an international crisis huge enough for a conflict at seas.

Due to the current diplomatic unrest between India and US. US will also give strong support to Italy. After weeks, you'll make an agreement. And pack those two Italians to their homeland.

then suddenly you might see India-China defence tie then NATO screwed

I strongly disagree mate. But then there'd be a troll war at this thread. Which's about the begin. So no comment.

 

[MarkusS]

When those 2 murderers went back to Italy, they received a huge welcome as if they were war heroes. They will face justice in the land where they have committed the crime.

I fully believe allied surface combatants have better sense than you do.

They have committed now crime. And we see them as hero in italy. After all india is not a democracy and a backwarded stoneage dictatorship.