Anti-gay general replaced, internal probe launched

(ANSA) - ROME, AUG 22 - Anti-gay General Roberto Vannacci was replaced by his immediate superior and an internal probe into the furore caused by his self-published book slamming gays, feminists, Jews, environmentalists and migrants launched on Monday, the Italian army said Tuesday.
    Vannacci was replaced as head of Italy's military geographical institute in Florence by Division General Massimo Panizzi, his direct superior in the chain of command, said the army.
    The measure was taken "to safeguard both the army and General Vannacci, who has been over-exposed in the media by the affair linked to his book", it said.
    A probe aiming to "ascertain the facts" was opened at the same time, the army said.. (ANSA).