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The Guardian - UK
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Angela Giuffrida in Rome

Italian anarchist’s hunger strike rekindles debate over harsh prison regime

A banner is displayed in Rome in solidarity with Alfredo Cospito
A banner is displayed in Rome in solidarity with Alfredo Cospito. Photograph: Matteo Nardone/Pacific Press/Rex/Shutterstock

An Italian anarchist on hunger strike over a harsh prison regime usually reserved for mafia bosses has said he “just wants to live”, as his supporters reportedly threatened a serious attack in connection to his case.

Alfredo Cospito has lost about 45kg (7st) since beginning his hunger strike in October, and this week he was transferred from a maximum security prison in Sardinia to Milan’s Opera prison owing to his deteriorating health.

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