Chiara Nava An investigation by Fuori dal Coro , the prime-time program hosted by Mario Giordano on Retequattro, reconstructed the birth and organization of the October 17 Movement through an infiltration of its Telegram channels. Journalist Serena Pizzi, posing as a graphic designer, managed to follow the group's activities from within , even meeting some of its members at a meeting of social centers.
The report also focuses on Youssef Siher , identified as the movement's alleged mastermind and arrested after being identified and questioned by law enforcement. According to the broadcast, messages referring to violence, guerrilla warfare, and the possibility of clashes during the demonstrations have appeared in online conversations.
October 17 Movement: Telegram chat messages reference violence and clashes
During the infiltration, the journalist documented a series of violent messages , in which some participants reportedly discussed the need to provoke chaos and prepare for possible street clashes.
Quotes included in the report include: “ We need to sow chaos, drive them mad. And then we need an episode that will last ” and “ Violence will become necessary, it's the only language they understand .”
In another conversation, a user reportedly asked: “ But is there anyone in this group who carries smoke bombs or bombs like cobras etc? ”
Other messages refer to the anger that will be released during the demonstrations : “ Let's keep our anger so we can smash everything when we find ourselves on the streets ” and “ F*** guys, it's going to be a war .”
The report also shows messages attributed to the account “ Movimento 17 Ottobre ,” through which Youssef Siher is said to have posted . Among them: “ The state is watching us and fears us more than ever because it doesn't know how to stop us .” Another message reads: “ When we are in the square, let's talk to each other, let's form Signal groups to communicate how and where the cops are moving .”
The reported conversations also reportedly included instructions on the cancellation of groups after demonstrations , with the stated goal of leaving no traces: “ We cancel those groups immediately, right after the square. We leave no traces .”
The guide to demonstrations and secret chat
The investigation also documented the circulation of the guide "Revolution – Instructions for Use ," which contained instructions on how to behave during demonstrations . The journalist's work then continued during a meeting of social centers, where she met with some members of the movement who, according to the report, had introduced themselves under false names.
During the meeting, participants reportedly discussed the possibility of involving new people and organizing mobilizations. A secret chat was also created on an encrypted application , used to assign specific tasks to participants.
Among the indications that emerged were their positioning near law enforcement, their assistance to the injured, and their presence at the head of the procession. These elements, according to Fuori dal Coro , help outline the ways in which the group planned its participation in the demonstrations.
The reconstructions and contents cited are those presented by the broadcast and must be distinguished from any definitive judicial investigations into individual responsibilities.