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TIL of fascist-era Italian officer Rodolfo Graziani, known for his ruthless treatment of civilians in Africa. Ethiopia's government attempted to have him tried, but were blocked by the British and Italian governments. He was sentenced by an Italian Court for Nazi collaboration but this was commuted.

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