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Karim Franceschi
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Karim Marcello Franceschi | |
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| Birth name | Karim Marcello Franceschi |
| Nickname(s) | Marcello |
| Born | March 31, 1989 Casablanca, Morocco |
| Allegiance |  SDF |
| Branches |  YPG |
| Years of service | 2015–2017 |
| Rank | Commander |
| Unit |  YPG International |
| Known for | Leading YPG International in the Battle of Raqqa (2017) |
| Battles / wars | |
| Other work | Activist, writer |
Karim Marcello Franceschi (born March 31, 1989, in Casablanca) is an Italian activist, writer, and former soldier. He is best known for his involvement in the Syrian Civil War, where he fought with the People's Protection Units (YPG) against the Islamic State. He authored the book *Il combattente*, a memoir detailing his experiences in the war, which was published by Bur Rizzoli.[1]
Franceschi's combat experience includes participating in the Siege of Kobanê and serving as a commander in the Battle of Raqqa (2017).[2][3]
- ^ "Karim Franceschi". Festival Internazionale del Giornalismo. Retrieved 2025-01-23.
- ^ Fabio Tonacci (September 25, 2018). "Noi, volontari stranieri in missione per Raqqa". La Repubblica. Retrieved October 22, 2024.
- ^ Seth Harp (July 5, 2018). "The Untold Story of Syria's Antifa Platoon". Rolling Stone. Retrieved October 22, 2024.
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