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Mafia Waste Victims Seek Justice In Italy's 'Land Of Fires'

Italy is alleged to have been aware of the mafia's illegal dumping, burying and burning of hazardous waste (Credit: AFP)

After years of feeling "invisible" as she managed her daughter's cancer, Antonietta Moccia said she hopes a European court on Thursday will recognise the Italian government's failures to protect her from toxic waste.

The European Court of Human Rights will on Thursday morning deliver its verdict on allegations Italy was aware of the illegal dumping, burying and burning of hazardous waste by the mafia in Campania, near Naples, but failed to act.

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