The hunger strike of 1,100 Jewish refugees at Camp Adriatico was called off today after UNRRA officials complied with the Jews’ request for improved conditions. The strike lasted 80 hours.
Italian Foreign Minister Carfo Sforza today received Jacob Trobe, director of the Joint Distribution Committee in Italy, and assured him that the 26,000 refugees in this country need not fear loss of their rights of asylum as a result of a census of foreigners which is now being conducted.
The census, the Minister said, is not directed against Jewish refugees. He pointed out that Italy’s acceptance of 400 Jewish orphans from Poland demonstrates the goodwill of the Italian Government and that the country is free of anti-Semitism Mr. Trobe thanked the Minister in behalf of the refugees and assured him that they appreciate the hospitality afforded them by Italy.
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