Italy to investigate two Egyptian security forces members allegedly tied to Regeni murder

Italian prosecutors will open an investigation this week into two Egyptian security officials who it alleges were involved in the murder of Italian graduate student Giulio Regeni, according to Reuters. Italy said it would reveal the names this week. The news came as Italy’s parliament cut off ties with Egypt’s House of Representatives until Cairo makes progress with the investigation. The House said in a statement (pdf) that it regrets Italy’s decision.

Pressure from Italian foreign ministry: Italy’s foreign minister summoned the Egyptian ambassador to pressure Cairo to take action on the murder of the 28-year-old PhD student, Reuters reported. Enzo Moavero Milanesi said Rome needed to see “concrete investigative developments” and that the country was not at all satisfied with how Egypt has been handling the case.