"The City Council should grant honorary citizenship to Francesca Albanese." This is the official proposal included in an agenda item by eight city councilors—Umberto Marcoli (first signatory), Giuseppe Obinu, Maria Obinu, Carla Della Volpe, Maria Speranza Perra, Massimiliano Daga, Francesca Marchi, and Francesco Federico—addressed to Mayor Massimiliano Sanna and Prime Minister Giuseppe Puddu. "We wish to pay homage to those who defend international law and human rights with courage and determination ," Marcoli added.

The document recalls that Francesca Albanese, a jurist and UN Special Rapporteur on human rights in the occupied Palestinian territories, has monitored and documented the violations suffered by the Palestinian population, making concrete recommendations, including a comprehensive arms embargo and prosecuting individuals and companies responsible for crimes.

His work has received support from the European Union and drawn criticism from some countries, but the signatories of the motion emphasize that Albanese's work represents an example of high civic and institutional value . "He has given voice to the Palestinian people, deprived of freedom and fundamental rights," they conclude, hoping for official recognition from the city of Oristano.

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