Western Asia

Sat 20 Apr, 10:13

O Brasil redescobre seu vínculo com o Líbano. Três temas, um apontamento e uma conclusão l... Aug 26 05:47 by BrunoL 0 comments

A enorme colônia foi observada através de um conjunto de virtudes além do embranquecimento de uma classe média, média alta e frações de classe dominante cujos mais notáveis membros formam a “vergonha dos árabes”. No texto que segue fazemos uma correlação entre a missão brasileira para a terra ancestral, o papel da solidariedade à Causa Palestina e uma razoável proposta de arranjo e aproximação diplomática, contando tanto com capitais emigrados como os recursos humanos da diáspora e sua descendência. Desenvolvemos o texto como um esforço, grão de areia na (re)construção da tão sonhada esquerda árabe-brasileira.

A Glimmer of Hope: The extraordinary story of a revolution within the Syrian civil war Mar 20 19:25 by Shawn Hattingh 0 comments

For the past few years, most people would have come across news stories of how Kurdish fighters in Syria, especially women, have been crucial in battling the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria. Very few, however, would be aware that in the north and eastern parts of Syria these same Kurdish fighters are part of a revolution as progressive, profound and potentially as far-reaching as any in history. In the north and eastern parts of Syria, an attempt to create an alternative system to hierarchical states, capitalism and patriarchy is underway and should it fully succeed it holds the potential to inspire the struggle for a better, more egalitarian Middle East, Africa, South Africa and indeed world. As in any revolution it has had its successes and shortcomings, but it is already an experiment worth reflecting on as it shows a far different world could be built to the extremely unequal and increasingly right-wing and authoritarian one that exists today.

Nace la guerrilla anarquista "IRPGF" en Rojava para luchar por la revolución en Kurdistán ... Apr 03 18:53 by IRPGF 0 comments

¡HASTA LA VICTORIA DE LA REVOLUCIÓN EN ROJAVA!

Palestine-Israel, The joint struggle persist in spite of burn-out of veteran activists*. May 07 13:26 by Ilan S. 1 comments

The first years of the joint struggle against the wall had some gains that drew activists to the struggle. However, for years the continuous joint struggle have much more gains, but not on the ground for people to see with their eyes. Gradually both Palestinians and Israeli activists dropped out with not so many to replace them. Still, on the weekly demonstrations the participants - Israelis, internationals, and Palestinians are far from any thought on quitting. We see the changes in the international arena. Taste of it is brought to us by the international activists who keep coming. If the weekly demos reminded activists the activity of Sisyphus of rolling a heavy rock uphill to the summit just to have it down again, it is clear to any one who see the whole picture that the rolling of the rock uphill again and again is decimating the hill and may be we are not so far from the last rolling of the rock up the hill.

Palestine-Israel, New people join, some veterans left, pressures intensify... but the join... Apr 02 18:13 by Ilan S. 0 comments

Last Friday (1.4) lot of anarchist flags again in Bil'in challenging the new efforts to put end to the Friday demos in the village. The long range tear gas cannisters prevent any interaction with the Israeli soldiers and stoped the demonstrators from exiting the village - like in the demonstrations in Bil'in eleven years ago before the intense efforts to put end to the demonstrations was replace with the contention of them; and like in the other locations - Ni'ilin, Nebi Saleh, and Qaddum where the efforts to put end to the demonstrations intensify. (So are with out the success the intense efforts to strangle the south of Hebron hills activities with other means.) People with keen ears can already hear the beginning of the countdown towards the end of the imperial settler colonial project in the East of the Mediterranean sea. May be the acceleration of the process is the result of the accumulation of the fiascos of Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria, and Libya...

For the victory of the resistance of the turkish and kurdish popular movements Aug 24 19:22 by embatent 0 comments

Different spanish and catalan organisations have signed a manifest in solidarity of the present struggle in Kurdistan and Turkey.

Por la victoria de la resistencia de los movimientos populares de Turquía y del Kurdistán Aug 24 17:19 by embatent 1 comments

Manifiesto a favor y en solidaridad con la lucha kurda y de la izquierda en Turquía

An Anti-Authoritarian Analysis of Syria's Uprising and Civil War Feb 16 00:56 by Javier Sethness Castro 0 comments

The devastating civil war that has followed the popular uprising in Syria which began in March 2011 has to an extent drowned out the legitimate grievances of the civil-protest movement against Assad and Ba'athism. This war has been greatly inflamed by support by the U.S. and Israel along with the reactionary Gulf monarchies for anti-Assad rebels on the one hand, and aid provided to the regime by Iran and Russia on the other. In addition, clearly, this geopolitical dynamic has driven the rise of ISIS/Islamic State, and it informs the new war being waged by the NATO-Arab monarch “coalition.” In contrast to the neoliberal authoritarianism of Assad and the reactionary fanaticism of ISIS and associated rebel-groupings, though, the Kurds of northeastern Syria (Rojava) are working to institute a more or less anti-authoritarian society. Hope may be found in this social model, as in the direct action of the uprising.

Balochistan on the brink Oct 08 13:55 by Joshua Virasami 0 comments

“Come here, listen to this”, Ali slowly leafed through the pages of the local newspaper, “look, you see this small paragraph? This is an account from a fighter in the villages.” I asked him if he could translate. “Today we lost several fighters but we killed three Pakistani soldiers and shot down their helicopter”. I asked him whether he had visited the fighters in the Bolan Pass. “Yes, I’ve been there in my role as a government official but also as a Baloch, I negotiated with them on the release of a hostage, but I respect their fight”...

Toward an Anarchist Policy on Syria Sep 09 00:13 by Christy Alasdair 6 comments

At the moment, the Middle East (taken broadly, that is, the area from North Africa to Pakistan) is the part of the world experiencing the greatest political instability and undergoing the most rapid change. At the center of the turmoil is Syria, now in its third year of civil war with no sign of any resolution in sight. Given the centrality of Syria to global politics, it is essential that anarchists understand what is going on there and develop a critical attitude toward the events that are unfolding. Unfortunately, we are not experts on the history and current dynamics of Syria and of the Middle East as a whole. The following theses are therefore presented with humility. We would greatly appreciate input from others, particularly those with greater background in the area, especially anarchists living in the region, in the development of our position.

Internacionalización de la represión y de los proyectos emancipatorios: el caso del Kurdis... Oct 16 08:10 by Manu García 0 comments

Artículo publicado en el nº4 de "La Rosa dels Vents", revista catalana sobre anarquismo y cuestión nacional

Internacionalització de la repressió i dels projectes emancipadors: el cas del Kurdistan t... Oct 16 00:29 by Manu García 0 comments

Article publicat al número 4 de "La Rosa dels Vents", revista sobre anarquisme i qüestió nacional

Afghanistan. Dix ans déjà… Oct 08 21:46 by Secrétariat international AL 0 comments

Il y a dix ans que dure la guerre en Afghanistan : dix ans de pertes humaines, dix ans d’escalade, dix ans de destructions, dix ans de corruption. Dix ans de guerre qui nous rappellent que l’armée française ne fait pas que parader, elle est surtout là pour tuer.

Entretien avec un militant anarchiste géorgien Apr 22 06:04 by Blogue du Collectif Emma Goldman 0 comments

Avec le démantèlement de l’Union soviétique, de multiples petits États déclarèrent leur indépendance. La Géorgie, pays du Caucase de 4,5M d’habitant-e-s situé à la limite entre l’Europe et l’Asie, réinstaura son indépendance en 1991 et vit aujourd’hui des relations diplomatiques avec la Russie très tendues depuis la guerre en Ossétie du sud et en Abkhazie en 2008. Des militant-e-s anarchistes ont créé une section de la Confédération Révolutionnaire des Anarcho-syndicalistes de N.I. Makhno (RKAS) en 2010 dans la capitale de la Géorgie, Tbilissi. Le secrétaire local de la section a accepté de répondre à l’entretien ci-dessous.

Fuori dall'Afghanistan Jan 18 00:44 by MACG 0 comments

E' nell'interesse della classe lavoratrice che l'occupazione imperialista in Afghanistan venga sconfitta. Questo non avverrà ad opera dei Talebani (cosa che, dovesse accadere, creerebbe tuttavia i suoi problemi), ma col ritiro dell'appoggio alla guerra da parte delle classi lavoratrici dei paesi occupanti e con la diffusione di una aperta opposizione alla guerra. [English]

Out of Afghanistan Jan 15 17:25 by MACG 0 comments

It is in the interests of the working class for the imperialist occupation of Afghanistan to be defeated. This will not be achieved by the Taliban (and, indeed, would create its own problems if it was), but by the withdrawal of support for the war by the working class of the occupying countries and the spread of open opposition. [Italiano]

Il movimento comunista-anarchico in Transcaucasia nel 1904 Sep 06 19:21 by RKAS 0 comments

Il movimento comunista-anarchico in Transcaucasia nel 1904 - articolo da www.alasbarricadas.org. [Castellano]

El movimiento anarco-comunista en Transcaucasia en 1904 Aug 16 05:59 by PKAC (RKAS) 0 comments

El movimiento anarco-comunista en Transcaucasia en 1904 -artículo recibido vía www.alasbarricadas.org

Ecos de Vietnam en la guerra de Afganistán Aug 10 02:36 by Noam Chomsky 0 comments

El lingüista y politólogo libertario Noam Chomsky opina sobre el curso de la guerra imperialista en Afganistán y sus similitudes con la intervención en Vietnam.

Entrevista con RAWA, mujeres revolucionarias de Afganistán Apr 17 02:03 by ALB Noticias 0 comments

RAWA (Revolutionary Association of the Women of Afghanistan - Asociación de las Mujeres Revolucionarias de Afganistán) es una agrupación clandestina que promueve la defensa de los derechos humanos en un Afganistán dividido entre un gobierno débil y fundamentalista auspiciado por las armas de las potencias occidentales y los talibanes. Con su compromiso por un movimiento popular y democrático, constituido sobre la educación de las mujeres afganas, básicamente analfabetas, RAWA se ha convertido en objetivo a batir para ambos contendientes.

Buscando denunciar la perniciosa invasión y conseguir apoyo y solidaridad de colectivos sociales españoles, una activista de RAWA ha llevado a cabo una gira de charlas por todo el estado español. Se trata de Mariam Rawi (nombre ficticio), una joven periodista y profesora que vive a caballo entre Afganistán y los campos de refugiados de Pakistán. A su paso por Logroño hemos podido conversar brevemente con ella.

Giù le mani da Emergency! Apr 15 17:47 by Federazione dei Comunisti Anarchici 0 comments

Chi sceglie le vittime è un complice, chi non è con loro è contro di loro. E come tale va colpito. Con le menzogne, con le pallottole, che importa? Va ridotto al silenzio.

Anarchists and the Second Chechen War Mar 14 15:50 by Pyotr Afos 0 comments

This article was published in Avtonom #30 in December 2008. The whole issue is available in PDF format here: http://www.avtonom.org/node/1821. This English translation was originally published in Abolishing the Borders from Below #35.

Cinema: I "Gatti persiani" di Ghobadi Jan 19 22:17 by Alternative Libertaire 0 comments

Premiato all'ultimo festival del cinema di Cannes, nella categoria Un certo sguardo, il film "Gatti persiani" è il quinto film del regista iraniano di origine kurda Bahman Ghobadi, rivelatosi nel 2000 con "Il tempo dei cavalli ubriachi". "Gatti persiani" racconta il percorso di 2 giovani musicisti che cercano di organizzare un concerto a Teheran per finanziare l'acquisto di passaporti falsi allo scopo di emigrare a Londra.

Workers Solidarity Alliance Statement on the 2009 US-Afghan Escalation Jan 07 14:19 by Workers Solidarity Alliance 0 comments

The anti-war movement, if it is to have a chance at success, must encourage the growing resistance in the lower ranks of capitalism’s armed forces. The rank-and-file soldiers of capitalist empire, recruited from the working class, could turn against the brass to become a true workers' army dedicated to fighting the real enemy at home: the ruling class of capitalists, politicians and the middle managers who do their bidding.

Social Movements and the Struggle in Iran Dec 10 21:13 by s. nappalos 0 comments

This is a talk and discussion on Iran hosted by Miami Autonomy and Solidarity.

En Afghanistan pour défendre les droits des femmes? Sep 09 01:19 by Cause commune 0 comments

Ça fait combien d’années qu’on nous répète dans tous les médias de masse que la guerre en Afghanistan est noble en opposition aux barbares qui torturaient les femmes et régnaient d’une main de fer sur le pays? Que «nos soldats» donnent leur vie pour la démocratie?

Exigir A Saída Imediata Da NATO/OTAN Do Afeganistão! Sep 06 19:12 by Manuel Baptista 0 comments

A barbárie que é promovida no Afeganistão pela NATO - OTAN é apenas um capítulo da transformação da máquina de guerra que foi montada e mantida no período da «guerra-fria» em instrumento de sujeição ao capitalismo totalitário, ao império global, seguindo a doutrina do «consenso de Washington».

RAWA: "Per un fronte popolare democratico" in Afghanistan Aug 09 18:03 by CAL-Alsace/international 0 comments

Fondata nel 1977, RAWA è la più longeva organizzazione politica attiva in Afghanistan. Il suo obiettivo prioritario è la costruzione di un paese democratico e laico, basato sulla autodeterminazione del popolo afghano e sul riconoscimento dei diritti delle donne. [Français] [English] [Castellano] [Ελληνικά] [Deutsch]

RAWA: Für eine demokratische Volksfront' in Afghanistan Jul 26 23:39 by CAL-Alsace/international 1 comments

1977 gegründet ist die Revolutionäre Vereinigung der Frauen Afghanistans (RAWA) die älteste in Afghanistan aktive politische Organisation. Ihre Priorität ist die Aufstellung einer demokratischen und sekulären Regierungsform, basierend auf der Selbstbestimmung der Afghaner und der Anerkennung von Frauenrechten [1]. RAWA führt im Geheimen Bildungsaktivitäten durch. Die Aktivisten befinden sich in ständiger Gefahr und gehen deshalb unter dem Deckmantel humanitärer Aktionen vor. Dennoch ist RAWA 'keine humanitäre Organisation' und ihr sozialer Aktivismus ist politisch motiviert. Als Teil einer Lesungstour im Februar hatte Alternative Libertaire die Gelegenheit, mit einer ihrer Aktivistinnen, Zoya, zu sprechen.

Iran: een 30 jaar oude tragedie Jul 19 16:43 by Federazione dei Comunisti Anarchici 0 comments

Het bloedbad dat wordt uitgevoerd door de leiders van de islamitische republiek verplettert de vreedzame oppositie van het volk, wat een einde maakt aan de mythe dat door de islam geïnspireerde staten verschillen van de zogenaamde "seculiere" staten van het Westen: als de klassen die de macht hebben, of het nu een seculiere bourgeoisie of een religieuze bourgeoisie is, door het volk op straat wordt gevraagd verantwoording af te leggen voor hun macht, hun machtsmisbruik, hun voorrechten, hun beperkingen op de vrijheid voor de oppositie, is het gevolg altijd hetzelfde - hevige repressie, mensen worden neergeschoten, veiligheidskrachten keren zich tegen het volk om de demonstranten fysiek te vernietigen, of het nu arbeiders, vrouwen of studenten zijn. [English] [Italiano] [Ελληνικά]