Campaign for the Rights of Political PrisonersTo all Friends and Supporters of Human Rights around the World:The Committee for the Families of Political Prisoners and Detainees in the West Bank, representing 7,500 political prisoners currently in Israeli prisons, is seeking the support of the international community in its campaign against the gross violations of their rights that the prisoners are enduring and against the appalling conditions under which they are being detained.Political prisoners in Israeli prisons will be commencing a hunger strike on Sunday, August 15, 2004 to protest their conditions. They complain that the conditions they experience are reminiscent of the former Abu Ghoraib facility in Iraq which gained worldwide notoriety recently for its treatment of detainees. … [read more]

The proposal launched by the Basque political formation Batasuna pursues the objective to open up a process of bringing together the anti-capitalist left of Europe – situated left of the reformist social democrat and communist parties. Its aim is to build an ample current against capitalist Europe and its Constitution which should be based on the principle of self-determination of the peoples. Thus we want to lay the fundament for a theoretical and practical confluence requiring time for debate and political rapprochement. At the meeting in Urruña four documents were discussed and a call elaborated which can be retrieved from www.ezkerraeuropan.comThe forces participating at the Anti-imperialist Camp regard it as necessary to participate in this process as well as to broaden and spread … [read more]

The meeting:1. Confirms its commitment first of all to obtaining the liberation of the comrades Zeynep Kilic and Avni Er, still held in an Italian gaol as part of the so-called "Operation Thrace" launched on last April 1st, and of William Frediani, militant of the Anti-imperialist Camp who is currently held in the prison of Pisa as part of an inquiry into the "COR" movement.2. Expresses its support for the development of international campaigns of great symbolic value, such as the campaign for the liberation of comrade Saadat, secretary of the PFLP, and the campaign for freeing the comrade Luz Perly Cordoba of the Peasants´ Association of Arauca (Colombia).3. Decides to look into the feasibility of making a European-wide book on all the main aspects of repression in each country.4. … [read more]

Bolivarian Anti-imperialist Camp Latin America is not only an extremely important scenario for imperialist ambitions. It also represents an obstacle to the development of its policies. It is a place of risk because of the struggle which is arising thanks to the popular movement of resistance for peace with social justice and full sovereignty in Columbia and the Bolivarian Revolution headed by Hugo Chávez in Venezuela. This Revolution has opened up a new road based on participated democracy with the people organized for sovereignty, against racial discrimination and for the self-determination of peoples, a process which hardly suits the development of the strategy of Yankee imperialism, since it would not guarantee the supply of oil, the social control over the people and the submission … [read more]

Colonialism and Racism are the Underpinning Foundations of the Zionist-Settler Project in PalestineIbrahim Makkawi, Ph.D. (1)Makkawi48@yahoo.comPaper presented at the: Anti Imperialist Camp, Assisi, Italy (August 1 – 6, 2004) What is Racism?We cannot understand and combat Racism, without understanding its intertwined relationship with the colonialism, economic exploitation and oppression. The idea of establishing a pure "Jewish state" by European settlers in Palestine, is by definition a colonialist project combining economical interests with racism and cultural imperialism. For this discussion, it is possible to identify three types or levels or racism:Institutional Racism: The established laws, customs, economic and political practices, which systematically produce racial inequality … [read more]

INTERNATIONAL MEETINGASSISI – AUGUST 4, 2004 1. Stress the importance of the success of the International Day of Action to support the struggle of the Iraqi people, scheduled for September 25th.2. On that day, they engage to take every possible initiative in their various countries, using all available forces.3. They believe the time has come to activate a constant coordination among the committees of the various countries, lasting beyond September 25th, with the aim of setting up an international conference and a unitary front supporting the struggle of their Iraqi brothers and comrades.4. They stress the link between the Iraqi Resistance and the resistance of the Palestinian people, a link which is already symbolically present in the choice of the date of September 25th, which … [read more]

There is an obvious growth of anti-Jewish sentiments worldwide. One cannot disregard anymore the rise in Judaeophobia and consider it always as just propaganda and manipulation. By the way, I prefer the use of the term Judaeophobia to the more common, and in itself racist term "anti Semitism"**. Judaeophobia has to be confronted and rejected as every other form of racism, and for that purpose we have to understand its present reasons and causes and not just stop at the isolated "treatment" of superficial symptoms as propagated by many Zionist organizations and Israel.In order not to exploit your patience unnecessarily I´ll tell you in advance that I´m deeply convinced that the main reasons for the increase in Judaeophobia are basically the Israeli criminal policy against the … [read more]

The AIC is known for mobilizing solidarity for the oppressed peoples and nations of the world that are in struggle against imperialism. In most cases it is U.S. imperialism that is the chief enemy of these peoples and nations and the most heavily armed, so it is fitting that we from `the belly of the beast` extend our solidarity to these struggles, whether they be in the Balkans, in Palestine, in Afghanistan, in Iraq, in Latin America and the Caribbean, in Korea or the Philippines, in Nepal, or anywhere else in the world.We see that several organizations that are participants in the Iraqi resistance are scheduled to address the camp. We would like to specially recognize the contribution that the people of Iraq have made to the world struggle for liberation and peace in the past year and … [read more]

Press Release from the Asociacià³n Diáspora Vasca inviting you to show solidarity and sign a petition to demand the release of Inaki Uria -he is a member of the proscribed Basque newspaper Euskaldunon Egunkaria-who today is a prisoner of the Spanish State. Solidarity With Basque Journalist Inaki Uria, Jailed Due to the Process Against the Newspaper "Egunkaria" The Spanish State, that maintains the southern part of Euskal Herria (Basque Country) under occupation, attacks systematically and seeks to destroy the columns on which the land of our ancestors is built. Within this frame, on February 20th of 2003 the Government of then Spanish Prime Minister Josà© Marà­a Aznar (infamous around the world for his questionable actions after the attacks of M-11 in Madrid) ordered the closing of … [read more]

by Anton HolbergThe website of the Anti-imperialist Camp should also serve as a platform of discussion. Therefore readers are invited to expose their views. Therefore those do not necessarily express the opinion of the editorial board. The Anti-imperialist Camp´s editorial board"By referring to what Comrade Harsh Thakor claims is a criticism of Trotzkyism as `misunderstanding` I recognize that many comrades calling themselves Maoists are subjectively sincere revolutionaries, and though we don`t know him personally we reckon that Comrade Thakor most probably is one of them. However I feel that it is necessary to correct his misinterpretations of what he calls `Trotzkyism` and at the same time to reject some of his own ideas which I think he falsely declares to be Marxist.As will be soon … [read more]

National Democratic Front of South KoreaTo the Anti-imperialist Camp 2004July 28, 2004SeoulIt is as clear as daylight that the resistance for independence is not terrorism but a justifiable right of the oppressed nations and peoples. Today we witness the ever-growing aggressive nature of the US imperialism for domination and plunder of other nations.Having invaded Iraq, it is now compelling our south Korean young people to fall a sacrifice to its perpetual occupation of Iraq. Meanwhile, it is desperate to bar our nation´s advance for reunification and ignite another aggressive war on the Korean Peninsula.The current situation manifests that the independent life and safety of nations are available only by means of struggle.We, the south Korean people, will never allow our young people to … [read more]

Commencement of Anti Imperialist Conference at Assisi, Italy on 2 - 7 August, 2004 is to our belief voice of the oppressed people of the third world. Seraiki National Party would have participated from Pakistan to apprise comrades about actual position of colonized people by the agents of imperialists. Millions of people have never experienced liberty, democracy, self governance or to live under a consensus constitution ever since the departure of British rulers in Pakistan. Seraiki which are the majority populated after Bengalis who separated themselves as Bangladesh, are treated as slaves in this former colony of the imperialists. 50 million or 40% of the population Seraikis make an alliance with Sindhi, Baloch and Pashtoon oppressed nations of Pakistan. These nations hold 90% of … [read more]

The present day US imperialism may be described as the highest stage of imperialism, a stage at which it holds its own by virtue of its financial strength, its control of technology and above all by its military might. It is also a stage at which it tends to stretch itself beyond its span of control, and unleashes the power of resistance of the oppressed nations and peoples throughout the world by its acts of wanton, ferocious and utterly callous exploitation, plunder and armed attacks on them.The recent formulation of US President George W Bush and his administration of the doctrine of pre-emptive attacks on any nation which dares to rise against their dictates, clearly demonstrates not only their drive for plundering other countries resources, but also the truth that imperialism today … [read more]

In the struggle for TRUTH, JUSTICE and PEACE we send the following OPEN STATEMENT/PRESS RELEASE to the Anti Imperialist Camp Conference in Assisi, Italy. "We can do with the new weapons what we thought we could do only with nuclear weapons".Colin Powell, US Secretary of State to the World Media - July 2002Weapons of mass destruction then in the hands of mass murderers.Mass murderers aided and abetted by a compliant media manipulating perceptions in this unprecedented era of repressive political power and cyberhype infantilism.Opposing this imperialistic institutionalised madness we can be armed only with the truth -Truth on the second front in the information war -Keeping in mind the words of Emile Gaboriau -"When it comes to information, be especially wary of plausibility.Always begin by … [read more]

The implanted chips with identification numbers of human beings leave far behind medieval inquisition or Gestapo. The upspring of the science gives us destructive technologies: nuclear weapons, gene modifying, manipulating of consciousness etc. The economic relations that had enabled the scientific progress return the slavery and bar the way to the independent development for three fourths of the humanity. The humanity is standing before the new world order like before an abyss. We can resign ourselves taking it as inevitable and natural. We can doubt the prognosis and restrict ourselves by everyday tasks. But there is another variant – we can look for a way to another future. But is there any other future for the society where money generates power and domination over countries and … [read more]

Call by the Anti-imperialist CampThe Anti-imperialist Camp and its affiliated organisations throughout the world condemn by the strongest terms possible the rape and subsequent murder of Thangjam Ningol Manorama by the Indian security forces.We fully support the popular protest movement – climaxing in a general strike – which not only demands justice and the punishment of the perpetrators in this specific case but the end of the repression of the Indian state in general.The Anti-imperialist Camp defends the right to self-determination as an elementary democratic and human right. The decision on the fate of Manipur and the North Eastern states of the Indian union must belong exclusively to the people there. Therefore the struggle against the interference and intervention of both the … [read more]

While we in Ireland are still under the yoke of British Imperialism, we are aware that the sun is setting on their empire and a new more malignant imperial power is in the ascendancy. We reject America`s continued interference in the affairs of All Sovereign Nations. We in the 32CSM remain committed to the defence of Irish National Sovereignty and the right of the Irish people to national self determination free from external impediment or aggression. This camp will give all TRUE freedom loving peoples the opportunity to discuss and debate issues of mutual interest and concern and to draw inspiration, courage and support from each other on our journey towards our goals of national liberation and a better future for all.Beir … [read more]

Maria Bencomo will speak on behalf of the "Movimiento Popular de Base" (Popular Base Movement, MPB) from Venezuela which is a militant anti-imperialist organisation forming part of the Bolivarian current in support of president Hugo Chavez. The MPB is engaged in the current clashes with imperialism and the oligarchy and the comrades are preparing themselves for the intensification of the conflict. The enemy tries to impede the spread and radicalisation of the Bolivarian revolution by the help of the pro-Yankee opposition which happens to call itself civil society. The MPB has announced that it will submit a proposal for anti-imperialist unity throughout the continent taking advantage of the momentum created by the ongoing revolutionary process. In this sense they are considering to host … [read more]

Message of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front to Assisi 04All oppressed peoples of the world have one common desire; i.e., to be freed from servitude and bondage. The Bangsamoro People are one such oppressed.We express our solidarity with them.Thanks and more … [read more]

by Lee Wee-jae*The labor unions of the nation´s two airliners, Korean Air and Asiana Airlines, declared Thursday that they refuse to transport anything related to the troop dispatch to Iraq, including Korean soldiers to be stationed in Iraq along with armor and related equipment. The Association of Airline Unions, founded by both the national airlines and the employees of Incheon International Airport and Kimpo Airport, said Thursday that in accordance with the policy of the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions, that they are against sending more troops to Iraq and will launch an all-out struggle against the deployment. The association said, "Both Korean Air and Asiana Airlines should not sign contracts with the government to transport troops to Iraq... If they sign such contracts, the … [read more]