Protest: Stop the bombing of Libya 19 April
Stop the bombing of Libya now! Protest Tuesday 19 April 5pm Downing Street London called by Stop the War Coalition and CND Tweet
International
Sarkozy’s turn to chauvinism and racism
By Jane West
Sarkozy’s introduction of the legal ban on wearing the full face veil in France is an indication of the degree to which right-wing governments across Europe are prepared to try to deflect anger at attacks on working class living standards onto innocent scapegoats – in this case approximately 2000 Muslim women in France, less than 0.2% of the population, who wear a Burqa or Niqab.
The Libyan offensive – tensions emerge
By Andrew Williams
Despite the overwhelming military superiority of the alliance of states participating in the assault on Libya, three weeks into the intervention it has become bogged down. Clearly the Gaddafi regime has a base of support that has allowed it to retain control of the west of the country. At the same time, the imperialist-backed opposition have held on to their base in the east but have not been able to extend beyond that. The situation on the ground has become an extended stalemate, with each side making advances followed by equivalent retreats.
Opposition to war on Libya grows
By Jane West
Twelve days into its bombing campaign on Libya, imperialism’s air offensive has intensified, military coordination tightened and the US and Britain are openly discussing greater involvement in the ground offensive.
National conference on Venezuela
How Venezuela is developing social inclusion and public services for all Saturday 16 April, 10.00–5.00pmConway Hall, 25 Red Lion SquareLondon, WC1R 4RLREGISTER TODAY! Online here or by post. The cost is £9 [Read more]
Voices against war on Libya
Those who argue that the war represents the majority of the world can do so only by falsely claiming that UN Security Council reflects world opinion. Yet the combined population of the 10 members who voted FOR the UN Security Council resolution is only 700m people – just 10% of the world’s population. In contrast, there has been opposition to the current bombing of Libya and/or calls for an immediate ceasefire by China, Russia, India, the African Union, Brazil, Argentina and many other Latin American countries. Together these countries make up the majority of the world’s population. Below is a selection of those opposing the bombing: