Interview with Dr Ibrahim HamamiInterview with Dr Ibrahim Hamami on the occasion of a public meeting in Vienna with William Izzara, long-time military companion of Hugo Chavez, the anti-imperialist president of Venezuela.Q: The attempts to build a national unity government in Palestine failed so far. Why and who carries the responsibility?We have two different sceneries, two different ideologies. One of them would like to take part in any sort of negotiations regardless of the outcome. They want us to recognize the right of the occupation to exist in our land, they want us to recognize all the previous agreements and they would like to denounce terrorism which is the legitimate resistance of the Palestinian people against the occupation.The other side is basically saying we are not going … [read more]

Alejandro Bendana* Did the left lose? Not quite. One might first ask what is the left, what does it mean to be left in 2006, what does it mean to be left in 2006 in Nicaragua, and is the victorious Sandinista National Liberation Front (FSLN) that left? This is not to fall into a post-modernist relativist trap, because indeed there are permanent "indicators", as it where, that throw light on the social and historical significance of the return of the Sandinista National Liberation Front (FSLN) to State power -- and indeed on the profound transformation that the FSLN has experienced in recent years. Historically, the surest indicator that something was progressive was the knee jerk hostility of the United States Government, more so in its own "backyard". Throughout the electoral campaign, … [read more]

Deklaration frà¥n den internationella konferensen sammankallad av den danska föreningen Oprør (Uppror) i København den 18-19 november, 2006Det av USA ledda "kriget mot terrorismen" hotar oss alla. Försvara yttrandefriheten, de mänskliga rättigheterna och den internationella solidariteten!Vi uppmanar alla rörelser för demokrati och internationell solidaritet att tillsammans med oss utmana bà¥de enskilda länders och överstatliga organs antiterroristlagstiftning, de internationella "terroristlistorna" och det sॠkallade "globala kriget mot terrorismen".Genom nu gällande antiterroristlagstiftning har olika länder försökt begränsa sina medborgares yttrandefrihet och politiska rättigheter, inklusive rätten att ge moraliskt och materiellt stöd till motstà¥nds- och … [read more]

Bolivarian Venezuela is ready to re-elect president Hugo Chavez, thus confirming the anti-imperialist project and driving it into a socialist direction. The pre-electoral imperialist threats as well as the campaign by the internal opposition against the will of the majority of the Venezuelan people was the motive to organise the "solidarity congress for Bolivarian Venezuela and the re-election of Chavez" which was held in the German city of Duisburg on October 28 and 29.The congress organised amongst others by the Anti-imperialist Camp was attended by important delegations from Venezuela, Latin America in general as well as Europe. Its aims were:1) Inform about the electoral campaign and the perspectives of the popular movement under the conditions of a new mandate to Chavez.2) … [read more]

The solidarity congress held in Duisburg, Germany, on 28/29 October, 2006, expresses its support for the popular movement, the Venezuelan people and its government under the leadership of president Hugo Chavez which has become a focus of the struggle against Yankee empire.The Venezuelan and international representatives as well as the participants of the congress convey their full solidarity to the current campaign for the re-election of Hugo Chavez for the presidency on December 3, 2006. As part of Europe's anti-imperialist movement based on the right to self-determination, national sovereignty and resistance against the US empire, we consider ourselves part of the liberation struggle conducted by the Venezuelan people and its president heading toward an international order without … [read more]

Declaration of the Copenhagen international conference 'Anti-terrorism legislation'Declaration of the Copenhagen international conference 'Anti-terrorism legislation, political rights and international solidarity', convened by Opror ('Rebellion', Denmark), November 18 - 19, 2006:The US-led 'war on terror' threatens us all. Defend freedom of expression, human rights and international solidarity!We appeal to all movements for democracy and international solidarity to join us in challenging national and supranational anti-terrorist legislation, the international 'terrorist lists', and the so-called 'global war on terror'. Through present anti-terrorist legislation, states have attempted to curb the freedom of expression and the political rights of their citizens, including the right to … [read more]

Anti-imperialists recognize the right to self-determination against NATO ally GeorgiaWe, members of different political organizations from several European countries, support the struggle of the people of South Ossetia to gain its independence. In our opinion this struggle joins into a wide range of anti-imperialistic struggles world-wide. It is directed against the interests of the United States in the Caucasus region and thereby it is an important contribution in the global struggle against US-imperialism. We are convinced of the fact that the referendum is a first, important step toward self-determination. The speculation in some medias, that this struggle for independence is inspired by the Russian imperialism, has no material basis. Because Russia does not have an interest to shift … [read more]

Int'l law and free expression = danger for public safetyIn spring of 2006 Awni al Kalemji, spokesman of the Iraqi Patriotic Alliance (IPA), was scheduled for a tour which should have brought him to address conferences in Berlin and Hamburg. He had been invited by the German "Free Iraq Committee" as well as the German section of the Anti-imperialist Camp.The police, however, prevented the tour to take place blocking the venues with massive deployments. Kalemji was arrested and expelled from Germany. The police claimed that he had called for criminal acts referring to his support to the Iraqi resistance.Kalemji took legal action which eventually was turned down confirming the expulsion from which flows the denial of any future entry. The arguments put forward by the German justice shows how … [read more]

The resisting Lebanese people still need our supportThe latest political developments in Lebanon confirm the urgency of a solidarity delegation. It is necessary today to bolster the legitimacy of the resistance alliance including their armed forces against the escalating pressure of the 14-March forces led by the Hariri clan and supported by the USA and their allies.The delegation is intended as a part of a solidarity project with the Lebanese Arab and Islamic resistance against the imperialist and Zionist attempt to control the country..The delegation will leave to Beirut on November 12th and will stay in Lebanon until November 20th.The activities have been planned in coordination with the Lebanese activist group "Nashet" and include:1. Solidarity camp in a boarder village, where … [read more]

Habeas corpus denied now also to "enemy non-combatants"Adam Gadahn, a 28-year-old US citizen and a member of the Moslem faith believed to be living in Pakistan, was sentenced to death on Oct 11, 2006 by US Deputy Attorney General Paul J. McNulty through a charge of treason. In addition, a one million USD reward for Gadahn's head was advertised by a secretive private NGO located in the United States. In addition to the above actions, Gadahn was placed on the FBI's 10 most wanted list. It would sound like Gadahn is a very dangerous person! In the entire history of the US, charges of treason has only been even alleged about 30 times and the charge has not been used since shortly after World War II. Yet McNulty was quoted in the Washington Post as stating "the government has no information … [read more]

An Appeal to the President of IndiaHonorary Sir,We, on behalf of the All India Committee against Death Penalty, here by appeal to you to commute the death sentence of Mohammad Afzal, the only person given capital punishment in the Parliament attack case.We wish to put forward before you the following arguments in favour of this appeal:1. Md. Afzal, while doing his MBBS course, joined JKLF in 1990. When he was disillusioned about the movement, he surrendered to BSF with two other fellow members. He was given a Certificate of Surrendered Militant. Afterward he tried his best to lead a normal life with his family members.2. But the STF and other Security Forces operating in Kashmir did not allow him a normal life. He was continuously harassed and tortured in the name of extracting … [read more]

Thousands march in solidarity with resistanceBy John CatalinottoPublished Oct 15, 2006A protest demonstration held in Rome on Sept. 30 illustrates an important political argument that is taking place within the anti-war movement in Western Europe, and within the workers' and communist movements. This debate is also important for these movements within the United States.At the roots of this debate are two questions: Can a NATO country make a "humanitarian" military intervention? Should the anti-war movement raise slogans and take political actions that are in solidarity with the resistance movements in the countries occupied by the imperialists?Though these questions are being debated in many European countries, their expression in Italy illustrates the key issues most clearly. The central … [read more]

The Communist Youth Union (KSM) in the Czech Republic has been officially dissolved by the state power on October 12, 2006.Dear comrades of the Czech Communist Youth, On behalf of the Anti-imperialist Camp we express our full solidarity with you and your organisation. We will spread the news and raise solidarity where ever we are.We strongly believe that you will be able to defeat this repressive move as within the lower classes your movement enjoys strong support and even the social democrats considered to build a government tolerated by the Communists.In such a situation it is well possible that the attack will backfire on its authors -- if we all mount resistance.with comradely greetingsWilli Langthalerspokesman Anti-imperialist Camp***On October 16, 2006 the KSM has received a letter … [read more]

Segretariato dello Stato Maggiore Centrale delle FARC-EP Montagne della Colombia, 5 ottobre 20061. Le unità  fariane incaricate di verificare la smilitarizzazione dei municipi di Florida e Pradera sono in posizione. Aspettano solo il decreto presidenziale ed il ritiro della forza pubblica per dare inizio alla loro missione. 2. Anche i Comandanti Fabián Ramà­rez, Carlos Antonio Lozada e Felipe Rincà³n, rappresentanti plenipotenziari delle FARC per lo scambio di prigionieri, sono pronti. 3. E' importante che il governo unifichi le opinioni dei suoi portavoce al fine di dare credibilità  al processo in gestazione. 4. Il governo deve definire se la sua interlocuzione ਠcon un'organizzazione sollevatasi in armi contro lo Stato o con terroristi; in questo modo, … [read more]

Palestinian Press ReleaseEuropean organisations today defied the refusal of EU-Ministers to publish a report compiled by their own diplomats regarding Israeli violations of international law with regard to East Jerusalem. Over 30 Jewish, Palestinian, peace, and anti-poverty groups from around Europe will publish the suppressed Report on their websites. The report, which states that "Israel's activities in Jerusalem are in violation of both its Roadmap obligations and international law" was shelved by EU foreign ministers at their 12 December Foreign Affairs (GAERC) meeting in Brussels, for fear of alienating Israel and reducing the EU's influence. Yet, protesting groups point out, only one day after the report's suppression, Israel announced the building of 300 new homes in the Maale … [read more]

Lawyer Stewart faces 30 years for having legally defended Muslim clericRadical human rights attorney Lynne Stewart has been falsely accused of helping terrorists. Now convicted, she faces 30 years in prison. On Tuesday, April 9, 2002, she was arrested and agents searched her Manhattan office for documents. She was arraigned before Manhattan federal Judge John Koeltl. This is an obvious attempt by the U.S. government to silence dissent, curtail vigorous defense lawyers, and install fear in those who would fight against the U.S. government's racism, seek to help Arabs and Muslims being prosecuted for free speech and defend the rights of all oppressed people.***'Accompany human rights lawyer to court'Lynne Stewart to be sentenced Oct. 16Catch a train or a plane, walk, hail a cab or carpool … [read more]

Free Thought and Educational Rights/ Ozgur-Der's Adress to The Solidarity Congress With Hugo ChavezLets have a look to the events of the last five year: Brutal occupation of Iraq, The Fallujah-Baquba-Basrah Massacres, the Occupation of Afghanistan, Cenk Castle Massacre and inhuman treats to Afghan people, The USA's unjust threats against anti-imperialist people of Islamic Iran, Israel's brutal occupation, Rafah-Gaza-Nablus Massacres, the spread of Nazi-oriented Annexation Wall in Palestine, the widening discriminaton and pressures against Europe's Muslim minority, the rise of Paris suburbs against widening discrimination, the USA plots agains Hugo Chavez and all South American people, the late Occupation of Lebanon, The Qana Massacre and it goes on...All these historic events clearly … [read more]

Skrivet av Jorge CapelánDen inflytelserike analytikern Heinz Steffan Dietrich pà¥talade under helgen att en statskupp i samma linje som de mot Chávez 2002 och Allende 1973 är pॠgà¥ng i Bolivia. USA, EU och de multinationella oljebolagen pekas ut som anstiftare av en statskupp med rasistsika undertoner: "Alla vill bli av med 'indianen' Evo, som stör affärerna, sà¥som 'svartingen' Chávez i Venezuela," skriver Dietrich. Konflikten mellan arbetare och kooperativmedlemmar i departementet Oruro, som de senaste dagarna hade krävt minst 16 dödsoffer och hundratals sà¥rade, skulle vara en av statskuppens ingredienser. Konflikten gällde kontrollen över en stor tennfyndighet i Hunani regionen, där omkring 4 000 kooperativmedlemmar med nära kopplingar till fd … [read more]

A political declaration by Abnaa elBalad Movement New steps in the war of mass destruction Against the Arab NationFor the Unity of Anti Imperialist ForcesThe beginning of September 2006The Imperialist PlanWhile vainly waving the slogans of "the war on terror" and "the establishment of democracy in the middle east", the imperialist policy against the Arab Homeland is undergoing a dangerous escalation from the period of domination and control to waging an open war for the destruction of all the necessary conditions for the existence of the Arab Nation. The best proof of this comes in the latest experience in Palestine, where the democratic elections to the legislative council changed the government of the Palestinian Authority and proved the Palestinian people's determination to support the … [read more]

On the occasion of the international day of action against war and occupation on September 30, 2006, some 10.000 took to the streets in the Italian capital. For several reasons the demonstration marks a significant turn of the anti-war movement:It is the first time that the common platform of a national demonstration in continuity of the anti-war movement in Italy is clearly anti-imperialist. It not only gives open support to the popular resistance movements in Palestine, Lebanon and Iraq without distancing themselves from the Islamic currents. But with the demand to withdraw the troops from Lebanon it also frontally attacks the new Italian left liberal government which together with France tries to play the role of the lead nation.On the other hand it was obvious that only the radical … [read more]