Murders of two female students prompt calls for a cultural rebellion' in Italy
Briefly

In Italy, outrage has erupted following the murders of two female students within 48 hours, raising the femicide count to 11 this year. Sara Campanella, 22, was fatally attacked in Messina; her alleged killer, Stefano Argentino, confessed to the crime after reportedly harassing her for two years. Meanwhile, Ilaria Sula, also 22, was found murdered in a suitcase near Rome, with her ex-boyfriend under suspicion. Protests occurred in multiple cities, highlighting the urgent call for societal change and legal action against gender-based violence.
"We must no longer stand by and watch femicide incidents. A minute of silence was held for Campanella at the University of Messina."
"The murders sparked protests in Messina, Rome and other Italian cities, including Bologna, on Wednesday night, with further events planned for Thursday."
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