Naples, the city that sings among the waves of the Mediterranean, opens its arms to a character who has shaken the foundations of global transparency, Julian Assange. The echo of this virtual handshake between the Neapolitan city and the founder of WikiLeaks, resonated in the halls of Town Council, tinging the day with historicity.
The proclamation of recognition of Assange
It's not just any day in Naples. Words flow with a different weight when Teresa Armato, the tourism councilor, announces the mayor's intention to confer the honorary citizenship to Assange. A wave of approval passes through the ranks of those present, while outside, the gulf seems to applaud with the gentle rustle of its waves.
Satisfaction with the result achieved
The news goes around the city in the blink of an eye. Nicola Angrisano, the leader of the campaign #freeassangenapoli, does not hide the emotion. It is a victory, small on a global scale, but of immense significance.
Naples is not alone the first Italian city to make such a gesture, but positions itself as a beacon of a movement that aspires to see freedom for Assange. Angrisano's sentiment is shared by many, who see this recognition as a step towards one wider justice, a stronger voice for the freedom of the press.
The citizenship finally awarded to Assange is just a small signal that comes from our city, small but very important. We are waiting to know the date for the award to give maximum dignity and visibility to the event. Naples will be the first city in Italy to proceed with the official award, and many others, where the process is already being perfected, will follow. Thanks to those who have dedicated themselves to a journey which, 240 days after the approval of the City Council, finally comes to an end. The battle of Neapolitan activists continues towards DayX to achieve the definitive liberation of Julian Assange, in the name of freedom of the press and of all of us
Nicola Angrisano, Neapolitan activist of #freeassangenapoli
Past city awards to Assange
This honor does not come in isolation. Napoli has already shown sympathy with Assange's cause. We remember when, in April, Stella Morris was honored with the “Pimentel Fonseca Award”. The award is a tribute to the courage in the defense of freedom of the press, echoed the spirit of Assange through the person of Morris. With each recognition, Naples weaves a web of solidarity and support, drawing an ideal bridge between its historic streets and the global challenges of justice and Freedom of expression.
