YPG’s Italian fighter Lorenzo Orsetti who lost his life in the fight against ISIS, is remembered in Florence city in day long activities. Orsetti fell a martyr in the fight against ISIS in Baghouz, Deir ez-Zor on 18 March 2019. His body reached Rome two weeks ago and his hometown, Florence, on 15 June.

Day-long activities have been organised in the Florence city today to pay tribute to the 30-year-old Italian anarchist fighter.

Italian and Kurdish organisations have called for strong participation in the activities. On the other hand, solidarity messages with Orsetti will be accepted over SMS till 8 pm today.

The activities for Orsetti include readings, and screening of videos, photographs and messages sent by his comrades to Rojava.

Sunday’s tribute for the Italian fighter began with a commemoration ceremony at Piazzale delle Porte Sante in San Miniato at 10 am this morning.

The following official ceremony began with a speech at 11:30, while the second activity will start at 17:00.