Jan Myrdal, born in 1927, is one of the most renowned intellectuals and writers in Sweden in the last 40 years and is also an important voice in Leftist circles in Western Europe. Jan Myrdal has earned himself a name as a writer engaged in questions concerning the Third World, National Liberation struggles, anti-imperialism, as a vehement critic of the US so called "War against Terrorism", and also as a writer engaged on issues of freedom of speech and intellectual freedom. Jan Myrdal has written 80 books and countless of articles on this and other subjects and has on several occasions been confronted by the repressive forces of the Zionist thought police.Jan Myrdal stems from a family who has made huge imprints in modern Swedish society: his father Gunnar Myrdal was a professor … [read more]

On learning of the trial - to be held at the Court of Bruges, Belgium - being brought against 11 activists of the Turkish Left, we are deeply concerned about this judicial move and pledge our solidarity to those involved. They include some members of the TAYAD - the Association of Solidarity on the part of the families of Political Prisoners in Turkey- who could face harsh sentences on being accused of belonging to a subversive organization and of terrorist activities against the Turkish State (the plaintiff).Some of these militants in the Turkish Left are known to us personally through meetings and conferences, including the International Symposium on Solitary Confinement held in Florence 19 - 21 December 2003. These same activists, now facing trial, are those who have made us aware … [read more]

Up to 10 years of prison for having supported PFLP and FARCDanish authorities on February 20th arrested 4 members of the Danish Left Socialists Party (Venstresocialisterne, VS), among them several of the party's leaders, and presented arrest orders against 3 more members. All 7 seven are accused of violation of …§114a in the Danish criminal code prohibiting support for foreign terrorist organizations. This section has a maximum penalty range of 10 years prison. VS was presented in parliament with 4-6 members during 1967-87, and has since been an integral part of the Danish left-green alliance (Enhedslisten), that is presently represented in the Danish parliament with 6 members. Since its creation in 1967 VS has been working in support of national … [read more]

London picket on Feb 24 at the U.S. embassyNo to US sponsored Occupation The Uhuru Movement is calling on all supporters of democracy and self-determination to attend a demonstration at the U.S Embassy, demanding that the U.S, French, and other Colonialist governments stop interfering in the affairs of the people of Haiti!On February 28th 2004, in the Bicentennial of Haiti's heroic independence, and in violation of international laws, U.S and French troops kidnapped the democratically elected president Jean Betrand Aristide and implemented their own repressive regime, reminiscent of the days of Papa and Baby Doc.The people of Haiti have not recognised this illegitamite government and have stood behind their own independent leadership. Their leaders have been subjected to … [read more]

Black List of the EU in application On learning of the trial - to be held at the Court of Bruges, Belgium - being brought against 11 activists of the Turkish Left, we are deeply concerned about this judicial move and pledge our solidarity to those involved. They include some members of the TAYAD - the Association of Solidarity on the part of the families of Political Prisoners in Turkey- who could face harsh sentences on being accused of belonging to a subversive organization and of terrorist activities against the Turkish State (the plaintiff).Some of these militants in the Turkish Left are known to us personally through meetings and conferences, including the International Symposium on Solitary Confinement held in Florence 19 - 21 December 2003. These same activists, now facing trial, … [read more]

James Petras and Robin Eastman-AbayaFebruary 19, 2006 The center piece of the current explosive confrontation between Islamic and Arab protestors, political leaders and governments and the US and Western European regimes and publishers is rooted in Israeli efforts to polarize the world in its favor and to promote isolation, economic sanctions and/or a military attack on Iran. There are several key questions, which almost all commentators and analysts have failed to address. These include: Why did the "cartoons" get published in Denmark? What is the political background of "Flemming Rose" the cultural editor of Jyllands-Posten, who solicited, selected and published the cartoons? What larger issues coincide with the timing of the cartoons publication and reproduction? Who "benefits" … [read more]

Statement by an authorized spokesman of the Patriotic, National, and Islamic Front concerning the crimes committed by the treacherous pro-Iranian gangs in Iraq and its environsSince the beginning of the current month of February criminal pro-Iranian militias under the puppet "Interior Ministry," backed by the US occupation forces and with the participation of battalions of the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Brigades of the heathen army that the US occupation forces have formed, trained, and equipped . . . these armed puppet gangs have carried out widespread raids in numerous neighborhoods of Baghdad and its environs, arresting and killing hundreds of our citizens in a desperate attempt to terrorize our people and to curb the escalating heroic operations of the Iraqi patriotic Resistance… These … [read more]

On the double standard of the West of the caricatures against the Islamic prophetIt is long ago that Europe was worrying so much about freedom of press. Apparently this freedom is only valid for the worriers in the war against the Arab-Islamic world.Let us recall what few will know: when thousands of demonstrators took to the streets in Munich, Germany, on February 4 for against the NATO conference the police hunted every person carrying a poster which called Bush a war criminal. Eventually several dozens were arrested for having insisted on their freedom of expression. But the regime media did not join into the chorus of defence of basic liberties. These facts were not even worth a column.This is not a single case. In the course of the terror war democratic rights are being … [read more]

A Preliminary Report on the Killing of Innocent Protestors in Tinsukia district (Assam) in February 2006.ByManab Adhikar Sangram Samiti (MASS)The EventOn the February 10, 2006, eight people were killed by bullets of the armed forces and Assam Police at Kakopathar in Tinsukia district of Assam. Six of them were protesters and two were residents of Kakopathar hit by stray bullets from the indiscriminate firing. The protesters were among the thousands of residents that poured out from villages in and around Kakopathar and took to the streets demanding justice for the custodial death of Ajit Mahanta, a 37 years old resident of Dirak Goxaingaon in Kakopathar. Ajit Mahanta was picked up by personnel of the 13th Gorkha Regiment of the Indian Army stationed in the area. The incident took place on … [read more]

by Sven Tarp, International Secretary, Communist Party of Denmark ML, Shakespeare wrote in his famous Hamlet some four centuries ago. The events that have taken place during the last weeks and months show that Shakespeare's words have gained new actuality. We who live in Denmark can confirm that everything is not as it ought to be.According to the modern myth already created, it all started in my home town, the city of Aarhus, on September 30 last year when the national newspaper with a regional name, Jyllands Posten (The Jutland Post), published twelve cartoons that presented an offensive and unilateral image of Mohamed.The official reason for printing the cartoons was, according to the editor-in-chief, to challenge the way freedom of speech is practised in Denmark as it is allegedly … [read more]

Interview with Abduljabbar al Kubaysi, ex political prisoner of the U.S., general secretary of the Iraqi Patriotic Alliance (IPA) and mentor of a political front of the Iraqi resistance forces, speaks out on the political prospective of the popular resistance movement against the U.S. occupation of Iraq.Q: What are your comments on the recent [December 2005] elections in Iraq?Like all the other so-called elections staged by the U.S. and its puppets these too were nothing but a farce. They lack any legitimacy as the entire regime is illegitimate and illegal as it is imposed and kept in power by foreign occupation forces. This is why the resistance called for a boycott [of the elections].The electoral campaign aggressively stirred up sectarian strife, which is in the interest of the … [read more]

. والله لأنصرنك بكل طاقتي مسيرة أحتجاج علي الرسوم الكريكاتيرية التي نشرتها الصحÙ? الدنماركية Ùˆ أعادة نشرها صحÙ? النمسابإذن الله .. غدا السبت : 18 من Ù?براير 2006 الساعة : 15:15 برنامج المسيرة : أوبرا Ù?يينا : التجمع Ùˆ تسليم رسالة إحتجاج … [read more]

On 12 February 2006 in Delhi India's capital Nepali Jan Adhikar Suraksha Samithi, India, organised a massive rally on the occasion of the completion of 10 years of Revolutionary people's struggle against monarchy and for establishing a people's Democratic Republic of Nepal and to march forward for developing a socialist society. This is a historic rally where Nepalese from all over India marched through the streets of India's Capital, Delhi, culminating into a massive public meeting in Ramlila Grounds where a number of India democratic and revolutionary parties and organisations expressed the solidarity for the on going revolutionary movement of Nepal. … [read more]

The 21st Nov 2005 Halà³ Noviny, periodical of the Czech CP, published an interview with Ahmed Karim, one of the Iraq's Patriotic Communists representatives. The published political positions are those already know as they have been spread by the Anti-imperialists for a long while. The new element is that a Communist Party at least gradually moves away from supporting the Iraqi Communist Party, which collaborates intimately with the US occupation forces.Contrary to that the DKP as well as the KPÖ keep on supporting the US occupying power and its jackals. Recently they corroborated that position in a joint resolution dated the 20th Nov. 2005 by which they expressed their solidarity with the Iraqi Communist Party. Whereas the Communist Party of Greece, having been inviting to the … [read more]

Statement of the Assembly of the Social Movements, World Social Forum, Venezuela, January 29th 2006 (section on war)The WSF as a body remains unable to take common action. But the meeting in Caracas showed a clear polarisation expressed best by the spectacular speech of Chavez. He called for the formation of an Anti-imperialist Front, warned of the descent of the WSF into folklore and pressed for a concrete plan of action. This is what could be hammered out by the left wing of the WSF. While the Iraqi resistance remains unmentioned it is at least no step back:March 18th: International day of mobilisation against the occupation of Iraq.Against the war and occupations. No more wars. Peace is the only solution.* We demand the immediate and unconditional withdrawal of foreign troops from Iraq … [read more]

Interview with Sheikh Majeed Al-Gaood, leader of the "Iraqi Flame" and spokesman of the "Patriotic, National & Islamic Front"1) Can you describe the role of the "Iraqi Flame" as well as of the project of the "Patriotic, National & Islamic Front"?WAHAJ is the closest Political Movement to the agents of the armed Iraqi resistance men, as it works hardly to clarify the methods of the resistance, her legitimacy, her point of view and also to distinguish between her and terrorism that occupation forces are trying to tarnish her with. WAHAJ has his own Agenda which will be used in the proper time, not to mention his main target in expulsing the occupation forces no matter the sacrifices are.2) What do you think of the elections of December 15? We refuse the Political Process as a whole because … [read more]

av Lars Akerhaug, styremedlem i Komiteen for et fritt IrakOpprinnelig publisert i akp.no Den massive oppslutningen ved valgene 15. desember i provinsene i det sà¥kalte sunnitriangelet, har ført til at USA snakker om en stor seier. Men oppslutningen kan ikke forklares pॠnoen annen mà¥te enn at viktige deler av motstandsbevegelsen gikk inn for ॠdelta i valgspillet for ॠfॠinn sॠmange representanter som mulig i nasjonalforsamlingen. Dette rimer ogsॠmed strategien som ble fulgt i folkeavstemningen om grunnloven, der motstandsbevegelsen oppfordret folk til ॠgॠtil urnene for ॠstemme nei. Uten valgjukset som fant sted i flere av provinsene, som Niniwa, er mulighetene store for at nei-siden ville fà¥tt et flertall mot loven. Politisk og … [read more]

from Freedom Socialist newspaper, Vol. 27, No. 1IN A DECEMBER 26 ARTICLE, "Harlem Radicals Probed," the Rupert Murdoch-owned tabloid New York Post alleges, without substantiation, that the Freedom Socialist Party is under federal investigation because of its solidarity with Iraqis resisting the U.S. occupation. Reporter Niles Lathem falsely implies that this support extends to the tactics of the minority of the rebellion who employ terrorism. The point of this vague threat and sloppy smear can only be to frighten off other potential supporters of Iraqis fighting for their basic right of national independence. THE FSP IS PROUD TO BE on the side of Iraqi trade unionists, feminists, unemployed workers, and professionals — in fact, the majority of Iraqis — who oppose the … [read more]

InvitationTowards A Resistant Arab People's AllianceIn continuation of the preparatory meeting which was held in Cairo in March 2005, and to the ongoing dialogue about the necessity of forming a coordination body for the principled Arab activists and organizations who oppose defeatist and opportunist positions, and who are in confrontation with the Imperialist and Zionist projects, and are dedicated to the interests of the people; this is an open call for participating in:The Founding Conference of the Resistant Arab People's AllianceOn the following basis that was the product of the preparatory meeting:By comprehending the nature of the struggle in the Arab Homeland, and for the confrontation of the Imperialist and Zionist attacks on our Arab countries, and due to the increase of … [read more]

Statement of the 32 County Sovereignty Movement (Ireland)32CSM congratulates Hamas on their electoral victoryThe 32 County Sovereignty Movement (Ireland) extends its continued solidarity and comradeship to Hamas, and congratulates them on their great victory in the recent Palestinian elections.We now call on world leaders, who have been so quick to talk of 'democracy in the middle east', to respect the rights and wishes of the Palestinian people who have now made their voices heard.We further urge both the European Union and the United States to desist from their hypocritical outbursts in threatening to withdraw aid from the Palestinian people. We say "hypocritical" because, as so many already know, at the same time Britain and the USA continue to supply the Israeli State with millions of … [read more]