"Neither I nor any other person related to the legitimate Iraqi resistance, whether on its political or operational fronts, are, will or have ever been a danger or a threat to Italy`s national security, as the Italian government claims. It is rather the Italian government which constitutes a threat to Iraqi national security as it has participated with the multi-national forces, in breach of the UN resolutions, in invading Iraq (a member of the UN, the Islamic Congress Organization and the Arab League)."Excerpt from an interview released to "la repubblica" which was never … [read more]

Ù?ÙŠ تصريح خاص لصحيÙ?Ø© (la repabblica) الايطالية الواسعة الانتشار Ù?ÙŠ اوروبا والولايات المتحدة الاميركية بشأن ماردده وزير الخارجية الإيطالي من أن منع منح شخصيات المقاومة العراقية بأنها تهديدا للأمن القومي الإيطالي..بسمه تعالىلم … [read more]

by Guerry HoddersenPhony terror charges threaten free speech Freedom Socialist Newspaper, Vol. 26, No. 5www.socialism.com Pro-war members of Congress are up in arms over a planned anti-war conference in Italy called "Leave Iraq in Peace …— Support the Legitimate Resistance of the Iraqi People." The October event is being organized by the Free Iraq Committees, a coalition made up of the Anti-Imperialist Camp and others, primarily radical European organizations.The lawmakers have prevailed upon the Italian government to reject visas for speakers at the gathering, prompting a hunger strike by members of the Italian Free Iraq Committee in front of the foreign ministry to demand the visas be issued. The U.S. Congress members have also unleashed a torrent of veiled threats to outlaw the … [read more]

Sistani will be swept away with the US troopsAyatollah Al Baghdadi released following statement on 28/9/2005:It seems that all the open letters sent through the media to that "prominent religious authority in Najaf" haven`t succeeded in making him issue a fatwa to legitimize fighting the Anglo-American occupation, which has brought on Iraq so much death, destruction, and misfortune.This is yet another terrifying precedent to be added to the record of that controversial figure in Iraq and the world [Sistani]. When an Arab, Muslim country is facing such a rapacious and arrogant invasion, shouldn`t that prominent religious authority have been the first to call us to rise in defence of Islam? This is an issue that doesn`t need exegesis or theological evidence; and being a defensive struggle … [read more]

By the Iraqi Patriotic AllianceUndermining the colonial Constitution is the task of all Iraqis Finally, the colonial intentions of the occupying power in collaboration with the sectarian forces that entered Iraq on American tanks reveal their collusive nature. Their collaboration is crowned by the so-called Constitution of the New Iraq .The Constitution prepares the split-up of Iraq´s historical co-existence in one state and replaces it with sectarian federalism, which contains all the forces of division, explosion, tearing apart and killing. The essence of the so-called federalist state is the destruction of the historical co-existence of all Iraqis of which they have been proud through their entire historical development.The colonial Constitution, which reveals the open collaboration … [read more]

Berlusconi-Fini government denies visa also for Haj Ali, the torture victim of Abu GhraibCommuniquà© of the Free Iraq Committees ItalyThis morning, September 29, Haj Ali, symbol of torture in Abu Ghraib, went to the Italian embassy in Amman (after his dramatic experience he actually lives in Jordan) to receive the promised visa in order to go to Europe. Eventually he was told – after three weeks of pilgrimage to the embassy – that he will not get visa.The embassy used the ridiculous pretext that Haj Ali would not have residence in Jordan and therefore they could not concede visa. Absurd! Everybody knows that residence in the country of application (actually figured out in the last moment) is no precondition to receive visa. This exclusively political decision comes directly from the … [read more]

The recent German scrutiny is far from revolutionary. Neither is it anti-imperialist. Nevertheless the European oligarchy is expressing its concern – and they are right in doing so. They had campaigned for the victory for the open pro-US and ultra-liberalist forces represented by CDU and FDP. Their success was regarded as given. But actually they are the real losers as they are unable to build a government on their own.The majority of the German middle and lower classes refuse the Anglo-Saxon model which they correctly link to infinite war mongering and dismantling of their social gains.This is first of all being expressed in the emergence of the coalition of the Linkspartei led by the former Social Democrat leader Oskar Lafontaine with 8.7%. Based on the massive support in the former … [read more]

Message to the conference of Özgür Der, TurkeyDear friends and brothers of Özgür Der!Please accept the most comradely greetings of the Anti-imperialist Camp to your congress which we unfortunately can not attend due to obligations in the struggle for our common cause i.e. the support to the Iraqi Resistance.We have the highest esteem for your organisation as we believe that you can play a central role in unifying the Islamic and the leftist resistance against the American empire.Today it is the Islamic and not the communist movement which provides the first line of the struggle challenging imperialism. We have the highest appreciation of the Islamic militants who show the necessary determination and we know that behind them there are the popular masses who provide support. Otherwise … [read more]

21 settembre 2005Ultim´ora-nel sito del campo:L´Ayatollah al-Baghdadi attacca al-Sistani: http://www.antiimperialista.org/view.shtml?category=9&id=1127250942Germania: non bariamo per favore!: http://www.antiimperialista.org/view.shtml?category=23&id=1127207876Italia: appello per i visti. Ogni giorno decine di nuove importanti adesioni: http://www.antiimperialista.org/view.shtml?category=23&id=1127220352Venezuela: sulla redistribuzione delle terre: https://www.antiimperialista.org/es/Questo Notiziario contiene:1. HAJ ALI (simbolo dei torturati di Abu Ghraib) IN ITALIA? EBBENE SI, CI SIAMO RIUSCITI!2. LA MANIFESTAZIONE DI ROMA DEL 2 OTTOBRE3. APPELLO ALLA FORMAZIONE DI UN FRONTE UNITO NAZIONALEDICHIARAZIONE CONGIUNTA del PARTITO ARABO SOCIALISTA BAATH DELL´IRAQ E DELL´ALLEANZA … [read more]

Gazetinu Telematicu 20/9/05>> Campu Antimperialista >> Sardinnya >> Gazetinu Telematicu In custu gazetinu: 1) Ampliamento della base statunitense de La Maddalena: i fatti. Le reazioni dei movimenti indipendentisti sardi.2) MANIFESTAZIONE a ROMA, domenica 2 ottobre, ore 10,00 - Aula magna università  valdese via Pietro Cossa 40 (zona P.zza Cavour): Verso la Conferenza Internazionale - Per i visti ai fratelli iracheni - Per il ritiro delle truppe d´occupazione -Con la Resistenza popolare -Per una pace giusta nel rispetto della sovranità  nazionale ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1) Riportiamo integralmente, e senza commenti, un articolo del quotidiano "Giornale di Sardegna", sull´annunciata espansione della base statunitense de La Maddalena. >> … [read more]

Prominent Shiite cleric Ayatollah al-Baghdadi has denounced in his Friday sermon in Baghdad what he describes as the complacency of Ayatollah al-Sistani with the American occupation and his evident reluctance to call Shiites for Jihad against the foreign occupation. Baghdadi relates that Sistani, when asked about the matter, said to his followers that it was not permissible to fight the American occupiers, lest "Wahabis and Baathists return to rule Iraq". Baghdadi goes on, often using strong and even pejorative language, condemning Sistani and refuting his stance on national-political as well as theological basis. Baghdadi more than indicates that Sistani is complacent and not merely compliant; he openly insinuates about Sistani`s true national allegiance (being an Iranian, not an … [read more]

Joint statement of IPA, BaathSupporting the Iraqi Resistance, the establishment of a united national front, ending the occupation and Iraq as an Independent sovereign State are the task of all patriots.Joint Declaration by the Arab Socialist Baath Party, the Iraqi Patriotic Alliance and The Iraqi Intellectuals Association Against The Occupation.Two years of heroic resistance by all Iraqi Resistance fractions with the apparent political, military, ethical and moreover security failure of the occupier´s colonial project, the Iraqi patriots today stand closer than ever to practically outline the bases of a wider National Front to fight against the occupation and its colonial ambitions in Iraq and the whole region.With their declaration, the Iraqi patriots emphasize the vital need for an … [read more]

العاشر من أيلول (سبتمبر 2005ترجمة عن البيان الصادر عن الهيئة المنظمة للمؤتمر العالمي للتضامن مع المقاومة العراقية "من أجل السلام للشعب العراقي، Ù?لندعم المقاومة!"اجتمعت Ù?ÙŠ العاشر من أيلول (سبتمبر) Ù?ÙŠ روما اللجنة … [read more]

Sheik Hassan Zargani, spokesperson of the movement led by Moqtada al-SadrSheik Hassan Zargani, spokesperson of the movement led by Moqtada al-Sadr, speaks: united resistance of Schiite and Sunni IraqisSTEFANO CHIARINI, ENVOY TO BEIRUTappeared in "Il Manifesto", Septeber 14"By denying visas and preventing us from explaining the program of a political force that plays an important role in our country, the Italian government has confirmed its role as a follower of the U.S. occupiers. It has demonstrated it fears our words because they are the words of a national and patriotic movement that wants nothing but the liberation of the country and because it knows that the Italian people are against the war and the occupation."Sheik Hassan Zargani, foreign representative of the movement of Moqtada … [read more]

Interview with Scheich Hassan Abu Yussuf, spokesman of Hamas in the West Bank"This is what Islam wants, to stop slavery. It is time for the poor and weak people to gather against imperialism"Interview with Scheich Hassan Abu Yussuf, spokesman of Hamas in the West BankScheich Hassan Abu Yussuf is one of the most prominent spokespersons of the political wing of Hamas in the West Bank. The international solidarity delegation to Palestine, headed by the Antiimperialist Camp, met him in Ramallah for an interview, just one day after his car had been shot at when he was driving home. Fortunatly nobody died or was injured during this incident. In the European media there is a lot of talk about Hamas, which is mostly concentrated on their military activity. Could you give us an introduction about … [read more]

Interview with Zachariah Zbeidi, Jenin Al Aqsa Martyrs Brigade"If Israel wants peace then there will be a new peace process, if not more Intifadas will follow"Interview with Zachariah Zbeidi, Jenin Al Aqsa Martyrs Brigade, Jenin refugee campIn the newly reconstructed Jenin refugee camp the international solidarity delegation headed by the Anti-imperialist Camp, had the possibility to speak to Zachariah Zbeidi, who is since the Israeli massacre committed in the refugee camp the well known leader of the Jenin Al Aqsa Martyrs Brigade. Only thirty years old, he has been shot thirteen times, was wounded first at the age of thirteen, and suffered from burns in his face due to an explosion of a grenade. As a teenager he spent most of the time in prison, in total seven years. His house has been … [read more]

by Lars Akerhaug12th of September we saw elections in Norway. The results, a big loss for the ruling rightwing coalition, a great upsurge for the social democratic Party, and a relatively bad result for the left of this party may seem contradictory at first. First of all it is interesting to note that a tendency observed in large parts of Western Europe, namely the collapse of the social democracy as a popular force seems to be contradicted with events in Norway. Not only has the Norwegian elections in results produced a giant comeback for the main social democratic Party, but it has also produced what aspires to be an independent movement in support of this comeback. This means that at a quick glance it would look like social democracy is boosting strength and enthusiasm in Norway in a … [read more]

by Lars AkerhaugSince more than two years the Iraqi people have launched a political and military struggle against the US & allies´ occupation of their homeland. This occupation has caused a tremendous damage to ordinary Iraqis and the entire society. As many as 129,000 persons are estimated killed. Increasing numbers live below the poverty line. Electricity and water is shortcoming. Still we are told that "US military presence" is necessary to prevent civil war and "chaos" in Iraq. The claim could hardly be further from truth. The constitution is proposed by the Americans, especially through the hand of ambassador Zalmay Khalizad, who played a central role in the backstage of the constitution draft. But also through the American allies in Iraq, most importantly among them Kurdish PUK … [read more]

From the hunger strikers before the FarnesinaRome, Sept. 14, 2005 - 5 p.m.Fifteen days of hunger strike, fifteen days of sacrifices that have not been in vain.A wave of solidarity arrived from all over, as well as the greetings of so many comrades who have supported us morally and materially during these two difficult weeks. This solidarity and affection have given us the strength to resist.We did not succeed in overcoming the refusal of the government and of Foreign Minister Fini, who was subject to U.S. pressure, to approve visas for six highly respected representatives of the Iraqi people.On the other hand, we have gained two very important results:1. We turned back the U.S.-driven campaign to criminalize the organizers, which was aimed at crushing all those who support the Iraqi … [read more]

Open letter to Congresswoman Kelly, spearhead against Anti-imperialist CampSeptember 12, 2005Congresswoman Sue Kelly2182 Rayburn HOBWashington, DC 20515Dear Congresswoman Kelly,According to a recent news release from an organization in Italy, you claim that a poster of a U.S. soldier being shot in front of an Iraqi flag is an official part of Campo AntiImperiliasta´s fundraising efforts. I quote:"To top it all off, on August 2, the "10 Euros" campaign became the subject of two House subcommittees dealing with terrorism and finances when Rep. Sue Kelly, in a McCarthy-type ploy held up a poster depicting a U.S. soldier being shot in front of an Iraqi flag. She claimed the poster was part of the Camp`s fundraising efforts. This poster simply does not exist and ostensibly has been produced … [read more]