Nicola Calipari
Nicola Calipari was an Italian intelligence officer who played a pivotal role in the rescue of journalist Giuliana Sgrena during her kidnapping in Baghdad in 2005. Tragically, he was killed by U.S. troops shortly after successfully securing her release, an incident that sparked controversy and calls for accountability regarding the actions of military forces in conflict zones.
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Nicola Calipari was killed in Iraq 21 years ago during the operation to free journalist Giuliana Sgrena.
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Italy· 2026-03-04
Marco Mancini referred to Nicola Calipari as 'an friend and a hero'.
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San Marino· 2025-10-23
Nicola Calipari was an Italian secret agent who was killed in Baghdad while attempting to rescue journalist Giuliana Sgrena.
Chi era Nicola Calipari, lo 007 ucciso 20 anni fa in Iraq: il mistero dell'uomo al telefono, la versione Usa e i sospetti di una trappolaItaly· 2025-08-12
Nicola Calipari was an Italian intelligence officer who was killed in Baghdad while on a mission to rescue journalist Giuliana Sgrena.
Silvia, la figlia di Nicola Calipari: «Papà fu lasciato solo e tradito, nessuna fatalità. Seppi dalla tv della sua uccisione. Lo Stato poteva fare di più? Difficile fare di meno»Italy· 2025-08-12
Nicola Calipari was an agent who died in a mission twenty years ago.
La Stampa Estera premia l'eccellenza del cinema italiano con il Globo d'OroSan Marino· 2025-07-04
Nicola Calipari is celebrated as a hero for saving reporter Giuliana Sgrena from kidnappers in Baghdad in 2005.
Storia di un eroe gentileSan Marino· 2025-04-30Nicola Calipari was a high-ranking official of SISMI who sacrificed his life to save journalist Giuliana Sgrena.
Il NibbioSan Marino· 2025-04-29
Nicola Calipari was an Italian intelligence officer who was shot at a US checkpoint in Iraq.
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Switzerland· 2025-04-24
Nicola Calipari was the official who worked hard for Giuliana Sgrena's release and was killed by U.S. soldiers.
Sonia Bergamasco: «Quel rapimento a Baghdad, il ruolo più difficile»Italy· 2025-03-01
