Letter from Keith Bennett addressing Paul Donovan's article on workers' rights, discussing the right of nations to self-determination and criticizing support for US imperialism; also praises the Morning Star editorial and a series on China by Frank Williamson.
Keith BennettA letter expressing shock and dismay at the Asian Times' perceived endorsement of the Taliban regime in Afghanistan, detailing the Taliban's human rights abuses, contrasting with previous Afghan leadership, and criticizing US involvement and media portrayal.
Keith BennettA listing of various significant dates relating to national independence days, birthdays of notable figures, anniversaries of revolutions, foundations of organizations, and international observances from 1988 to 1998.
Hugh GoodacreFile includes correspondence dated 14 January 1998 and a listing of anniversaries and related events for the year 1998, including Iraqi Army Day, Iraqi National Day, and notable birthdays and deaths, alongside contact information for Aziz Jarallah.
A comprehensive list of participants from various member organizations, associated members, and international organizations attending the VIIth Congress of the Afro-Asian Peoples' Solidarity Organisation (AAPSO) held from 24-28 November 1988 in New Delhi, India, including names of representatives from numerous countries and organizations.
A comprehensive list of participants from various member organizations, associated members, and international organizations attending the VIIth Congress of the Afro-Asian Peoples' Solidarity Organisation (AAPSO) held from 24-28 November 1988 in New Delhi, India, including names of representatives from numerous countries and organizations.
Discussion of the reasons behind industrial decline in Liverpool, workers' strikes and political actions, including the closure of Leyland's Standard Triumph plant at Speke, solidarity and union struggles. Additional articles include the state of the unions, critique of Labour Party, and analysis of Kampuchea (Cambodia) politics by Dr. Malcolm Caldwell.
Article marking the 50th anniversary of the Malayan Emergency, discussing the British colonial war against the Communist Party of Malaya, the party's role during the Japanese occupation, and reflections on the historical struggle and its lessons against imperialism.
Keith BennettAnalysis of the Communist Party of Malaya's revolutionary struggle against British colonial rule, featuring Comrade Chin Peng's first television interview and recounting the historical context, party strategies, British countermeasures, and the eventual peace agreement in 1989. The narrative highlights the political, economic, and social challenges during the Malayan Emergency, including British divide-and-rule tactics, repression, guerrilla warfare, and the role of multi-ethnic solidarity in the fight for independence.