To our imprisoned and clandestine comrades,
On the weekend of November 16 and 17, the sections of the Red Help International came together for their conference. Our discussions focused on the general crisis tendency of capitalism, which is manifesting itself, among other things, in a strengthening of reactionary forces in the West, an intensification of wars like those in Palestine and Kurdistan, and an increase in state repression against social and revolutionary movements.
The ongoing genocide in Palestine and the war in Lebanon were at the center of our discussions. We emphasized the importance of strengthening internationalism with the revolutionary left forces active in resisting Zionism. In this context, we discussed the solidarity campaign with the «Popular Democratic Party» (PDP) in Lebanon and ways to support its political and social work on the ground.
We honor the strength and determination of the resistance at the forefront of the struggle against Zionism and imperialism, particularly the forces of the PFLP. We also honor all those continuing the fight from the prisons of the Israeli state, especially Ahmad Sa’adat. The internationalist struggle for the liberation of Palestine is similarly being suppressed in European societies, where many comrades in Germany, Belgium, Italy, France, and England are imprisoned or face repression. We express our solidarity with them, as well as with Georges Ibrahim Abdallah, for whose release we have long campaigned—a commitment we will continue, even though the court ruling of November 15 represents a step toward his liberation.
In Kurdistan, the liberation movement is facing an intense escalation of attacks by the fascist Turkish state in Rojava and the mountains. Despite these assaults, revolutionary forces on the ground have succeeded in strengthening the revolutionary people’s war and even striking the Turkish regime in the capital, Ankara.
In Europe, bourgeois states continue their offensive against the organized antifascist movement with further arrests related to the so-called «Budapest complex». These comrades must be supported by all means, as reactionary and fascist tendencies must be fought on antifascist ground. We also extend our solidarity to the political prisoners Nikos Romanos, Marianna, and Dimitra, who were imprisoned in connection with the death of comrade Kyriakos Xymitris due to an explosion in Greece, as well as to Daniela Klette, who was arrested at the beginning of the year in Germany for militant actions of the RAF after having lived in illegality for more than thirty years. We wish her comrades Volker Staub and Burkard Garweg continued success!
The intensification of the situation reveals the internal crises of the capitalist system and exposes the fears of the ruling classes. These crises present opportunities that must be seized to strengthen international solidarity and the revolutionary movement.
Solidarity with the Palestinian and Kurdish peoples! Solidarity with all peoples fighting against imperialism and colonialism!
Strength to all revolutionary, antifascist, and anti-imperialist prisoners!
Long live international solidarity!
Red Help International, November 2024