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In memory of Lorenzo Orsetti – Şehîd Tekoşer Piling
To all the Youth.
In 2011 the Third World War was raising the level of conflicts and violence throughout the Middle Eastern region, at the same time from North Africa to the Middle East wide popular uprisings began. The forces of capitalist modernity such as United States, Turkiye and Israel used against these revolts the organization known to us as ISIS. The islamic state with its mentality of hatred and denial of the life, started the immoral and violent aggression against villages, cities and all the democratic movements that were fighting in order to get rid of decades of dictatorships. In doing so these groups were trying to stop the revolutionary wave.
These jihadist groups came to the peak of their strength and established their strongholds in Syria. It is also there where their decline began and where they were defeated thanks to the YPJ and the YPG. Their heroic fight led to the victory against the attacks of the islamist groups.
The resonance of the historical resistance that the defense forces carried out towards the islamic state spread all over the world and thousands of internationalists joined the Revolution in Rojava. Many of them fought until the end, sacrificing their own life in the defense of freedom and democracy.
Their decision to leave behind the life in the capitalist system and fight in defense of the principles of equality, freedom of the woman and of all peoples, had a great influence on all societies in the rest of the world. Their decision made us questioning: those who do not live in service of the society, with daily commitment in order to defend it, improve it and care for it, can be said that they are really living?
Lorenzo Orsetti is one of these young people who, joining the ranks of the resistance as antifascist gave everything and fought until the end. With his choice of living a partisan life in the 21st century he shared, especially to the younger generations, a message of hope: “War is a reality closer than what you think and it regards us all, but for how much these horrors seem invincible and inevitable, there will always be someone who will be willing to take weapons and protect life, tomorrow you can and you will have to be the ones that will do it.”
Lorenzo Orsetti has become martyr defending the Revolution of life with courage and love. Leaving inerasable signs that still guide us in our struggle. His values are immortal and this is why we say that Martyrs Never Die. Their social existence is maintained alive in many different ways: first of all through the continuation of their struggle by those who came after them. Also, their names are taken by other young people who will embrace their lives and example.
The complexity of capitalist modernity requires us to have awareness and deep analysis, but the courage to make the right choices in the right moments is given to us by the example of the martyrs. To understand the historical phase in which we are now it is essential to understand their reality. If the ideas of Rêber Apo are today so widespread, if the revolution and the paradigm are defended in North East Syria, and not only, it is thanks to the sacrifice of the martyrs. Especially if we can now fight for a political and non -military solution is thanks to their sacrifice.
On the 18th of March of six years ago the comrade Lorenzo Orsetti became martyr, during the last offensive that led to the military defeat of ISIS. This reflection is dedicated to his effort: his decision to fight injustice and defend free life led him to come to this land and leave a deep trace that guides and motivates us in our daily work.
“Every storm begins with a single drop, try to be that drop” – Şehîd Tekoşer Piling
Şehîd Namirin –Martyrs Never Die
Revolutionary Greetings and Respect,
Internationalist Commune of Rojava
18 March 2025