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The assassination of a woman who refused to bow her head by Barbara Bonanno BNNRRB

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**Benazir Bhutto (1953–2007)**

Benazir Bhutto was a Pakistani political leader and the first woman to head a Muslim-majority country. Born in Karachi to a prominent political family, she was the daughter of Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, a former Prime Minister executed after a military coup. Educated at Harvard and Oxford, Benazir became a symbol of courage, democracy, and women’s empowerment in a deeply patriarchal society.

After years of exile and imprisonment, she returned to Pakistan to continue her fight against corruption, dictatorship, and the alliance between politics and religious extremism. Her goal was to restore democracy and justice to her country.

On December 27, 2007, during a campaign rally in Rawalpindi, Benazir Bhutto was assassinated in an attack involving both gunfire and a suicide bomb. Her death was not an accident — it was the silencing of a woman who challenged the system and exposed the dangerous ties between power, military forces, and extremist groups.

Benazir Bhutto remains a symbol of moral resistance and sacrifice — a reminder that truth and freedom often demand the highest price.

The *Characters* series was created to awaken consciousness and remind people — especially younger generations — that history is also made of voices silenced by power.

Each photograph is an act of memory and resistance, a tribute to those who paid with their lives for truth, courage, and integrity.

These portraits seek to inform, to move, and to raise awareness.

They are small lessons of history, sociology, and above all, humanity.

Because remembering is not just a duty — it is a form of rebellion against indifference.

"When the Mafia Kills to Serve Power" by Barbara Bonanno BNNRRB

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Pio La Torre (December 24, 1927 – April 30, 1982) was born in Palermo, Sicily, into a humble family of farmers. He completed classical studies and graduated in law, though his true calling was social and political activism. Unmarried and entirely devoted to public service, La Torre dedicated his life to defending workers’ rights and confronting the deep social inequalities of postwar Sicily.

He began his career as a trade unionist, organizing landless farmers and opposing the Mafia’s control over rural communities. A member of the Italian Communist Party, he became one of the most courageous voices for justice, transparency, and social reform in Italy. His work challenged both criminal networks and the political structures that silently tolerated them.

As a Member of Parliament, La Torre co-authored the historic Rognoni–La Torre Law of 1982, which for the first time introduced into Italian law the crime of “Mafia-type association” (Article 416-bis) and allowed the confiscation of assets belonging to Mafia members. This struck at the economic heart of organized crime.

On April 30, 1982, Pio La Torre and his driver, Rosario Di Salvo, were ambushed and killed in Palermo by Mafia gunmen. The assassination was ordered to silence a man who had dared to expose the Mafia’s political and financial power. His death shocked Italy and became a turning point in the nation’s awareness of the need for an uncompromising fight against organized crime.

La Torre’s legacy lives on as a symbol of courage, moral integrity, and civic resistance. His life reminds us that justice demands both vision and sacrifice.

I publish this series of characters to awaken consciences and share the stories of those who paid with their lives for defending truth, justice, and human rights. I want especially young people to understand that power often represses those who expose injustices, but remembering and telling these stories is an act of resistance and memory. The series aims not only to inform but also to create empathy, encourage reflection on social and political dynamics, and show that a united and aware people can oppose indifference and oppression.

In essence, it is a way to teach history and sociology through memory, to give voice to those who no longer have one, and to remind that truth and courage must never be forgotten.

Killed by power, betrayed by lies. by Barbara Bonanno BNNRRB

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Pier Paolo Pasolini (05/03/1922 – 02/11/1975) was an Italian poet, writer, filmmaker, and intellectual, one of the most fearless voices of the 20th century. He exposed injustice, hypocrisy, and corruption in every form, challenging the mafia, political power, and societal lies. His works — from novels to poetry, from films to journalism — were a relentless call to see the truth.

On November 2, 1975, Pasolini was brutally murdered at the Ostia seaside near Rome. The official version blamed a young man considered his friend, with whom he allegedly had a personal relationship. Later testimonies and evidence suggested that the confession was coerced and that the murder was orchestrated to silence him for his uncompromising critique of power and corruption.

Pasolini’s death was not just an assassination: it was a calculated act to extinguish a voice that shone too brightly. His legacy endures through his writings and films, continuing to awaken consciences and challenge lies and injustices in the world.I publish these images to honor those who were killed for truth and to keep their memory alive.

In today’s darkest times, it feels as if their voices never existed, as power continues to suppress and replace them with imitation.

These works are a reminder that truth must never be forgotten.

"Assassinated for uniting the people: the terror of power against those who defend justice" by Barbara Bonanno BNNRRB

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Fred Hampton was born on August 30, 1948, in Summit, Illinois, USA. Raised in a modest African-American family, he showed from an early age a strong sense of justice and a deep commitment to social issues and civil rights. Moving to Chicago during his adolescence, he became acutely aware of the daily struggles of the black urban community, including poverty, discrimination, and police violence.

As a young man, Hampton stood out for his intelligence, charisma, and organizational skills. While attending Collins High School, he engaged in social and political activities, showing a particular interest in fighting racism and injustice. His upbringing and family environment nurtured a strong ethical sense and a vision of collective struggle for civil rights.

In 1968, at just 20 years old, Hampton became the leader of the Chicago chapter of the Black Panther Party, an organization committed to defending African-American rights and fighting police brutality. He distinguished himself for his ability to unite people of different social and racial backgrounds, promoting community programs such as free breakfast for children and educational initiatives.

One of his most significant projects was the creation of the Rainbow Coalition, an alliance aiming to bring together African-Americans, Latino communities, poor whites, and other marginalized groups to collectively fight economic and social injustices. His growing influence was perceived as a threat by local and federal authorities.

On December 4, 1969, Fred Hampton was **assassinated in a coordinated raid by the FBI and the Chicago police** while sleeping in his apartment. The operation aimed to neutralize him because he was feared for his ability to organize the community and build coalitions among marginalized groups. The killing involved excessive force and legal violations, and his death profoundly shocked public opinion, becoming a symbol of systematic repression against civil rights leaders in the United States.

Hampton is remembered not only as a political leader but also as a young visionary who inspired hope and unity in a context of oppression and discrimination. His life and death continue to serve as examples of courage, social commitment, and resistance against injustice.

I publish this series of figures to awaken consciences and to remind the world, especially young people, that those who fought for truth, justice, and the rights of the oppressed were often silenced violently. Each person featured represents the courage to confront corruption, abuse of power, and injustice, paying the ultimate price for defending humanity.

This series is a call to remember, reflect, and inspire action: to recognize injustice, to understand the cost of standing for what is right, and to unite in resistance against oppression. Through these stories, I aim to honor their sacrifice and keep alive their message that the people must remain vigilant and courageous.

Shot for Resisting the Occupation by Barbara Bonanno BNNRRB

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Bassel al-Araj (1984–2017) was a Palestinian intellectual, writer, and activist, symbol of resistance against the Israeli occupation. Born in the village of Al-Walaja, near Bethlehem, he graduated in pharmacy but chose to dedicate his life to the liberation of Palestine through writing, education, and political activism.

Critical of the Oslo Accords and the security cooperation between the Palestinian Authority and Israel, al-Araj promoted popular and intellectual resistance against the occupation. Arrested in 2016 by the Palestinian Authority, detained without trial and subjected to torture, he was released after a hunger strike. Afterwards, he lived in hiding, with his family home repeatedly raided by Israeli forces.

On March 6, 2017, al-Araj was killed during an Israeli operation in Ramallah. His death sparked outrage and protests against the occupation and cooperation with Israel. His legacy lives on in the Palestinian collective memory as an example of intellectual resistance and commitment to social justice.

This series was created to awaken consciousness and remember those who gave their lives for justice, freedom, and truth. Bassel al-Araj, like many others, challenged injustice and oppression, paying with his life. Remembering his example shows that resistance, dignity, and the fight for human rights must not be forgotten. History is made by the people, and these martyrs are living proof. I want those who see these photos to feel the moral responsibility to know the truth and to fight against what is unjust in the world.

John F. Kennedy — What He Tried to Stop Is Now Out of Control by Barbara Bonanno BNNRRB

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John F. Kennedy — 1917–1963

President of the United States, symbol of hope and justice. Murdered for trying to reform the global financial system.

This series was created to awaken a hidden place in the heart. Everyone knows the truth, but it is time to open our eyes. What is happening in the world can no longer be ignored. Adults must listen to and support the young who rise up against emptiness, injustice, and indifference.

For this reason, I chose to revisit public images of historical figures and remember them: so that their voices and their actions will never cease to speak to the present.

It is shameful that, after the death of John F. Kennedy, who had warned the world of the dangers of the financial and economic system, the situation instead of improving has worsened, becoming catastrophic at economic, political, and social levels.

Rolling up a joint by Rim de Haan

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Tolerance of intolerance enables oppression. #fightforjustice #justice #lgbt #iphoneonly #bobbyadanjrphotography #unitednations #eu #humanrights #humanity #thoughts #atm #duringdelivery by Bobby Adan Jr

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Lost in the System: Struggles for Legal Aid in Greece by Anwar Nillufary

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Amidst unresolved captivity conditions, I have persistently sought legal aid and essential support in Greece. My efforts included in-person visits to ‘SolidarityNow’ offices in December 2023 and twice in April 2024, which disappointingly mirrored previous outcomes with similar organizations.

On December 28th, 2023, after a decade of ignored correspondences, I encountered a prolonged, unexplained wait and discovered my communications had been deliberately deleted from their system. Subsequently, I decided to lodge a formal complaint, but the staff tried to dismiss me, hiding complaint forms and suggesting an informal note instead.

During my inquiry into the intentional deletion of my communications, I encountered unprovoked aggression from visiting individuals, potentially premeditated. My visit the prior afternoon, dismissed by staff citing closure, coupled with their generally obstructive demeanor, indicated an orchestrated intimidation to deter future visits and assistance requests.

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