(Forwarded)
01 September 2000
Solidarity with the Libyan Revolution
The International Department of the Irish Republican Socialist Party
issued a statement sending "greetings and solidarity" with the Libyan
people on the 31st anniversary of the revolution that overthrew the
Libyan monarchy, which functioned as a surrogate for the imperialist
interests operating in North America.
The statement, issued by IRSP International Secretariat member Peadar
Baile said:
"The Irish Republican Socialist Party pause to extend warm wishes
and continuing solidarity to the people of the Libyan Jamahirya on
the 31st anniversary of their revolution against imperialism
"The Libyan Jamahirya has set a shining example through its
willingness to demonstrate its independence from the imperialist
powers, who have bent so many other nations to their will, making
a mockery of national sovereignty. The Libyan Jamahirya has also
lent its support to many, many people in struggle around the globe,
providing a model of revolutionary internationalism.
"Having endured more than a decade of international sanctions
designed to destroy the independent, revolutionary, posture of
Libya in the world, the Libyan people have shown their determination
and their preparedness to sacrifice for the sake of national sovereignty
and for the principles on which they have constructed one of the most
radical realisations of popular rule in the world today.
"Through having long supported efforts promoting Pan-Arabism
and Pan-Africanism, the Libyan people have set the standard for
internationalism that other nations would do well to follow, if they
would seek to arise from under the thumb of imperialist domination.
"The IRSP is proud to be able to claim a consistent history of solidarity
with the Libyan Jamahirya, which we reiterate today. In a continuation
of that tradition, we send greetings of solidarity to the Libyan people,
and salute them for their heroic stance in opposition to imperialism and
in support of national liberation and justice for the working people
throughout the world."
ENDS
