The Inspector General of Police (IGP) of Sri Lanka Mahinda Balasuriya has promised rights activists that steps will be taken to investigate the attack on the NSSP general secretary, journalists and party members at the Katunayaka airport. The pledge came following a petition signed by many in Sri Lanka and elsewhere.
Japanese unions organise solidarity
28 March 2011The Northeastern region of the Trade Union National Council (NTUC) of Japan, present in the affected areas, is playing an active role in organising solidarity with the earthquake and tsunami victims.
Full support for the Libyan people’s resistance! Down with Gaddafi! No to imperialist intervention!
23 March 2011, byThe dictator Gaddafi is resisting the heroic rebellious struggle of the people with bombs, bullets and mercenaries. His past confrontations with imperialism are nothing but ancient history. Almost 20 years ago Khadafi became a staunch ally of the interests of multinational oil companies, U.S. and European imperialism. His dictatorship prohibits the organisation of political parties, trade unions and students movements, with prison and torture for anyone who tries to express disagreement.
Portuguese Left Bloc condemns attacks on Libya
21 March 2011, byFrancisco Louçã states that "the left which stands against military aggression can never accept the kind of violence which is being visited upon Libya ”.
Gaddafi out! No to imperialist military intervention!
21 March 2011, byThe Libyan dictatorship’s brutal repression against the people’s revolution provides the best excuse for imperialist military intervention which has the effect of holding back the unfolding revolutionary process throughout the Arab world. The ‘no-fly’ zone decided by the UN Security Council has come after Gaddafi had been allowed to re-take a large part of the liberated area.
Support for the Libyan people against the dictatorship.
21 March 2011, byThe Libyan population which rose against Gaddafi faces today an outburst of fatal violence. The dictator would like to drown the revolt in a blood bath. Our full and total solidarity goes to the Libyan people who should be given the means to defend themselves, the weapons which it needs to drive out the dictator, to conquer freedom and democracy.
An urgent appeal for financial solidarity
16 March 2011, byJapan has faced one of the worst ever earthquakes, followed by a devastating tsunami and now a nuclear disaster one cannot yet estimate the gravity of…
Following the developing revolutions
14 March 2011Activists around the world are following with great interest the developing revolutions in the Arab region. The ESSF website is an unparalleled source of information.
A plan for International Women’s Day
8 March 2011, byIn Indonesia, Perempuan Mahardhika (Free Women Organization) is planning activities for the 8th of March 2011 following a three days Feminist School in three cities (in three islands) in Indonesia (Yogyakarta, Ternate-North Maluku, Makassa-South Sulawesi).
