Nazi war criminal Erich Priebke, who died under house arrest in Rome last week, is to be buried in a secret location, his lawyer has said.
On Wednesday, his coffin was seized by the Italian authorities and taken to a military base near Rome after a funeral was halted amid angry protests.
Rome city authorities had banned any burial in the city.
Priebke was extradited from Argentina and jailed for life in Italy over the 1944 killing of 335 civilians.
"The agreement satisfies the family and ethical and spiritual requirements," said his lawyer, Paolo Giachini, adding that there would be "a small ceremony for relatives" following the funeral. Read More Original Post
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