Category Archives: middle east

Reining in the revolution | SocialistWorker.org

Posted on May 26, 2011 by

BOMBS and bribes, promises and threats. That’s Barack Obama’s formula for derailing the revolutions in the Arab world and keeping the region under U.S. domination. Of course, the president didn’t put it that way in his May 19 speech at … Continue reading →

Posted in democrats, empire, middle east, obama, revolts of 2011

Activist Starts Hunger Strike in Bahrain – NYTimes.com

Posted on April 13, 2011 by

“After Bahrain’s interior ministry acknowledged that two political prisoners had died in custody last week, the daughter of a detained human rights activist began a hunger strike on Monday, calling on the authorities to release her father and other members … Continue reading →

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I Wish You Egypt: An open letter to people of conscience in the West | Omar Barghouti

Posted on March 24, 2011 by

Powerful words.  Definitely git the link to read the whole letter. —PJ ————————- “I wish you Egypt! I wish you empowerment to resist; to fight for social and economic justice; to win your real freedom and equal rights. I wish … Continue reading →

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A Million March in Kashmir?: Suvaid Yaseen « Kafila

Posted on March 19, 2011 by

More on Egypt and India…though in this case the significant difference is the radicalization of a specific oppressed group as opposed to the nation as a whole. Make sure you check out the photos and videos–like the one below —PJ … Continue reading →

Posted in egypt, india, kashmir

America’s Saudi air war | Al Jazeera English

Posted on March 19, 2011 by

While the UN and US go full throttle at Gaddafi, supposedly in defense of the revolt there, Saudi Arabia gets more arms and training, even as it crushes the revolt in Bahrain. —PJ “Last December, amid the holiday rush, the … Continue reading →

Posted in 9/11, military, saudi arabia, US far right

Forces Rout Protesters From Bahrain Square – NYTimes.com

Posted on March 16, 2011 by

“Hundreds of riot police and military troops moved early Wednesday into Pearl Square, the stronghold of the antigovernment protest movement here, using tanks, helicopters and jeeps with machine guns mounted on their roofs to expel demonstrators clamoring for reform. Two … Continue reading →

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Saudi Troops Enter Bahrain to Put Down Unrest – NYTimes.com

Posted on March 14, 2011 by

US tax dollars at work… –PJ ————- “Troops from Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates crossed into Bahrain on Monday under the aegis of the Gulf Cooperation Council to help quell unrest there, a move Bahraini opposition groups denounced … Continue reading →

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Feeling the impact of Egypt in India | SocialistWorker.org

Posted on March 9, 2011 by

By yours truly! PJ ——— “SINHAASAN KHAALI Karo…” (“Vacate the throne…”) Thus read the front-page headline of the February 2 issue of the Hindi newspaper Navbharat Times in India, superimposed on a photograph of the previous day’s historic rally of … Continue reading →

Posted in egypt, global left, india, labor rights, revolts of 2011

Take Action: Zimbabwean Activists Imprisoned

Posted on March 9, 2011 by

Zimbabwean activists and socialists were imprisoned for the “crime” of holding a meeting to discuss the revolutions in Egypt and Tunisia on February 19. (http://socialistworker.org/2011/03/03/zimbabwe-socialists-tortured) Thirty-nine of the initial 45 have been released thanks to protests and pressure, but the … Continue reading →

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India Should Not Aid Military Intervention in Arab States | National Alliance of People’s Movements

Posted on March 7, 2011 by

PRESS RELEASE MARCH 7, 2011 NAPM is aware of and extends solidarity to the people’s uprisings in the Arab states of the Middle East and North Africa, that are demanding freedom and the removal of US-supported or US-aided dictatorships. The … Continue reading →

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