A student march animated the center of Turin this morning, in a Pro-Palestine demonstration that mobilized several hundred young people. Starting from the Porta Susa train station, the march attracted attention for its strong and provocative messages.
Among the various expressions of protest, banners and flags appeared in support of the Palestinian cause. Some participants displayed signs with images of Italian politicians, whose faces were covered by a stencil depicting a red hand stained with blood. Next to these images, the caption “complicit in genocide” caught the attention, mentioning names such as Giorgia Meloni, Elly Schlein and Matteo Salvini. At the head of the procession, a banner stood out with the words “Schools know which side to be on, against the government and genocide”. Another banner proclaimed “Every day is No Meloni Day”, highlighting the opposition to the current government.
During the demonstration, some young people re-proposed the gesture of the three fingers, symbol of the P38, evoking the marches of the Seventies linked to the Autonomia Operaia. This choice is not accidental; it testifies to a link with the recent history of social movements in Italy. The march saw significant participation from several student groups, many of which are close to the Askatasuna social center. This space is currently considered the last stronghold of Autonomy in Italy, serving as a point of reference for new generations engaged in political and social debate.
Today’s demonstration in Turin is not just a moment of protest, but reflects a broader context in which young people are mobilizing for global issues. While the Israeli-Palestinian conflict continues to be a divisive issue, the new generations seem ready to make their voices heard. With the emergence of similar movements in other Italian and European cities, the future of student activism could prove crucial in contemporary political dynamics.
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