The Irish Times

Italian senator sentenced for racist remark about black minister

League member Roberto Calderoli likened Cécile Kyenge to an orangutan

Mon Jan 14 2019 - 20:34

Politician from hard right party once likened Cécile Kyenge, then Italy’s integration minister, to an orang-utan

Wed Sept 19 2018 - 11:01

Cristiano Za Garibaldi says his comments were ‘in bad taste and offensive’

Tue Aug 27 2013 - 01:13

Cécile Kyenge has been victim of repeated racist insults since her appointment as integration minister

Mon Jul 29 2013 - 01:00

No sign of Roberto Calderoli resigning despite outrage over remarks

Tue Jul 16 2013 - 01:00

Minister for integration Cecile Kyenge ‘saddened’ by right-wing senator’s slur

Mon Jul 15 2013 - 01:00