Middle East

Statements by the Syrian Democratic Council, the Democratic Union Party and the Women’s Protection Units on sectarian violence in As-Suwayda.

Gilbert Achcar — Despite all the evidence to the contrary, too many commentators continue to portray Trump as eager for a peaceful settlement to the war in Gaza.

Revolutionary Left Current — What began as kidnappings has escalated into a war. The neo-colonial authority seeks to subjugate As-Suwayda, whose people demand democracy, equality and freedom for all Syrians.

Frieda Afary — Iranian citizens have been traumatised not only by Israel"s bombings and damage but also by the Iranian regime’s increased repression after the ceasefire.

Devriş Çimen — Abdullah Öcalan and the PKK have made it clear that the decision to dissolve the organisation does not herald an end, but a new stage in the struggle for freedom, democracy, and socialism.

Drawing attention to the dangers facing Rojhilat Kurdistan, the KNK has announced it is working to form a common platform among political parties and institutions in the region.

The workers of Iran have never benefited and will not benefit from war, militarization or policies of domination and exploitation.

A collection of statements opposing Israel’s military strikes on Iran released by various socialist organisations.

Statements by the Kurdistan Democratic Communities Union and the Kurdistan Free Life Party (Iranian/Eastern Kurdistan).

Sushovan Dhar — As Israel’s war continues to inflict suffering on Gaza, Arab monarchies busied themselves with welcoming Trump and signing multimillion-dollar trade agreements.

Yassin al-Haj Saleh — The enormity of Assad’s fall is one thing; claiming the revolution has triumphed is another.

Women's Defense Units — In response to the massacres committed against our Syrian people, our greatest act of resistance will be to embrace legitimate self-defense and realize a democratic Syria that welcomes all peoples.