Lorenzo Orsetti (Tekoşer Piling) joined the ranks of Rojava’s defence forces from Italy in 2017. As an internationalist revolutionary, he took an active part in the struggle for freedom for a long time.

Tekoşer Piling took his place in our internationalist units within YPG at the forefront of the resistance against Turkey’s invasion of Afrin. He played a significant role in the struggle for freedom, enduring all conditions with great determination.

He also fought with great sacrifice and determination in the Jazira Storm campaign to oust ISIS from its final enclave in Deir al-Zour. Comrade Tekoşer played an active role in the TKP/ML-TİKKO international units during his time in the region, with a principled and determined stance that embodies the universal values of socialism.

Comrade Tekoşer, who led an exemplary life through his devotion to the revolution, was martyred on March 18th during a conflict as part of operations against the last area occupied by ISIS.

While commemorating all our international comrades who have fallen martyr in the Rojava revolution, we extend our deepest condolences to the family and friends of our fallen comrade.

Nom de guerre: Tekoşer Piling

Name and surname: Lorenzo Orsetti

Date and place of birth: 1986 - Italy

Date and place of martyrdom: March 18, 2019 – Deir al-Zour

YPG Press Office | March 19, 2019