The phrase “Bella Ciao,” found on the weapon used in Charlie Kirk’s assassination, has long been associated with protest and resistance movements worldwide.
🚨 NEW — The “Bella Ciao” on Charlie Kirk’s assassin’s weapon has shown up frequently in online circles and in protest spaces.
2013 Gezi Park protests in Istanbul.
2018 Ele Nao protests in Brazil.
Ukrainian Resistance to Russian War.
2022 Iranian women protesting the hijab. pic.twitter.com/sGEiOPpUPt
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It was seen during the 2013 Gezi Park protests in Istanbul, the 2018 Ele Nao demonstrations in Brazil, the Ukrainian resistance against Russia’s war, and the 2022 protests by Iranian women against the hijab.