Al Qaeda 's north African wing has released an audio message from an Italian man whom it says it has kidnapped and has set a 25-day deadline for the Italian government to meet its demands . The group , Al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb , says it is Cicala Sergio . It was unclear what the group 's goals were . In June the group executed a British man after he refused to release Abu Omar .
The group , Al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb , says it is Cicala Sergio . It was unclear what the group 's goals were . In June the group executed a British man after he refused to release Abu Omar .