SocialistAction 1983–88

The paper of the Socialist League, formerly the International Marxist Group, 1983–88

All out against the war

Socialist Action No. 137, 18 April 1986 · p. 3 of the scan · 355 words

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RESPONSE IN the movement to tion US aggression against Libya has been strong and rapid. By 7pm on Tuesday, the day after the US attack, Campaign Against War had been established, CND had called national against the war at the Us embassy for Saturday, and demonstrations had been held in London, Manchester, Birmingham Nottingham.

The speed of the reacjustified understandable. The United States has been openly exposed for what it the most aggressive reone lie worl her has been exposed a:

States most faithful collaborator prepared to make Britain a base for even the most blatall deal.

The speed of the reacion is aided by me raci that the United States and stand isolated and exposed internationally tions. Only Canada, Israel, South Africa have dared speak out openly in de ele the United States actions.

The United States claim on 'terrorism' wearing thin - in fact it is a total fraud. The United already discussed military action against Libya with Egypt in July long belore le West Berlin bombing which the United blate. claimed as the pretext for its raid.

The United States also SLOBUTLY terrorism throughout the in fact it is the largest terrorist organisation on the planet. In addiTIGR the contras Nicaragua the US supports such as Africa which regularly carry out terrorist military attacks across their borders (including, HI -cidentally, bombing the ANC headquarters in Lon. don). The United States sens been condemic! by the International Court of Justice at the Hague for mining the gulf of Corinto off Nicaragua's coast. The United States is supporting the UNITA terrorist organisation fighting the But the response of th Labour movement must b clear precise. specific action must be condemned — and in far terms than Neil Kinnock has used. But a general conclusion mus be drawn. The policy of the British governmen must be clearly condemned clear une quivocal for withdrawal of all base must be raiseu We urge all our readers to support the Campaign Against the War and to support the demonstratio called by Saturday.

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