Andrea Sestante's Graphic Novel 'Yekatit 12' Confronts Italy's Fascist Atrocities in Ethiopia

In 2026, Tunué published Andrea Sestante's graphic novel titled 'Yekatit 12. La resistenza dei partigiani etiopi contro l'occupazione fascista,' which depicts the aftermath of the attack on Viceroy Rodolfo Graziani in Addis Abeba on 19 February 1937. In retaliation, Italian forces deported and killed residents from 19 to 21 February 1937, with Ethiopia's government estimating around 30,000 casualties during the 1946 Paris Peace Conference. Sestante's research draws from Ian Campbell's studies and materials from Simeon Adefris's family, highlighting figures from the Ethiopian Resistance, such as Assegedech Adefris. The graphic novel critiques colonial symbols and links historical violence to modern issues. The preface was penned by Wu Ming 2, and Gabriella Ghermandi provided a closing text. Alex Urso conducted the interview for Artribune.