News and anaylisis from the Leading Light Communist Organization
[Israel is a racist society with racism officially sanctioned in its apartheid laws and Constitution. Israel would not exist without the USA. The USA sends massive military and economic aid to Israel to finance their genocide against the Palestinians, -- NP] Israel police kill Palestinian in raid on illegal migrants Jerusalem (AFP) - Israeli border... Continue Reading →
Over 50,000 illegal Ethiopian workers sent home from Saudi Arabia Addis Ababa (AFP) - Ethiopia has flown home over 50,000 citizens in Saudi Arabia after a crackdown against illegal immigrants in the oil-rich state, the foreign ministry said Wednesday. "We projected the initial number to be 10,000 but it is increasing," foreign ministry spokesman Dina... Continue Reading →
[We support the aspirations of the people of Bahrain, who are fighting against a corrupt monarchy. -- NP] Bahrain Shiites stage march against 'repression' Dubai (AFP) - Thousands of Shiites in Bahrain took to the streets south of the capital Manama on Friday to protest against what they called repression of the opposition, witnesses said.... Continue Reading →
[The US, Gulf states, and Israel are all in an alliance against Iran. The war in Syria is a proxy war between this imperialist alliance and Iran, amongst other things. We must oppose the expansion of imperial power in the Middle East. -NP] Israel, Gulf in 'strange alliance' against Iran DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP)... Continue Reading →
[Libya still is in chaos thanks to NATO imperialism -- NP] Militias ordered out of Libya capital after deadly clashes Tripoli (AFP) - Leaders from the Libyan port of Misrata have urged militias from the city to leave Tripoli within 72 hours, after they were involved in deadly weekend clashes in the capital. A militia... Continue Reading →
"Alarming exploitation" of workers in Qatar: Amnesty (Reuters) - Qatar's construction industry is rife with abuse of migrant workers who are "treated like cattle" and live in squalid accommodation, Amnesty International said on Sunday, calling on world soccer's governing body to help address the situation. Qatar will host the 2022 World Cup, and the human... Continue Reading →
Filipinos allege abuse in Saudi immigration crackdownManila (AFP) - Thirty Filipino workers expelled from Saudi Arabia returned home Monday and alleged they were abused amid a crackdown on illegal migrants there.They were among an estimated 6,700 Filipino workers stranded in parts of the oil-rich Middle Eastern kingdom where an amnesty for undocumented foreigners ended over... Continue Reading →
[Israel commits another act of illegal aggression against its neighbors. Israel is the top recipient of US military aid. Israel's illegal actions are supported by the United States. The imperialists cause more destruction and violence in Syria. -- NP] US officials: Israeli Jets behind recent Strikes on Syria (FARSNEWS) CNN quoted an unidentified US administration... Continue Reading →
[Jordan's dictatorship is propped up by the United States. The United States claims to support democracy, yet the United States supports some of the most reactionary monarchies and dictatorships in the Middle East. Imperialism cares not about human rights and democracy, it cares only about advancing its own interests. --NP] Jordan urged to end military... Continue Reading →
["International law" will never be enforced against the big imperialist powers until there is a socialist world order. -- NP] U.S. broke international law by killing civilians with drones: rights groups By Susan Cornwell and Mark Hosenball WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Human rights groups on Tuesday accused the United States of breaking international law and perhaps... Continue Reading →
[Saudi Arabia is one of the most reactionary states in the Middle East. They have recently been criticized for their treatment of their foreign workforce and treatment of women. It was Saudi Arabia that aided the crackdown on the popular movement in Bahrain. Saudi Arabia is also a key part of the alliance that has... Continue Reading →
[We do not agree with Chomsky on everything, especially his reliance on international law solutions. Under the current global capitalist system, "international law" can only serve the current order. A just international law is an illusion. It is an illusion that should be exposed. The only real solution is revolution by the poor under the... Continue Reading →
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