Below is the revised text of a presentation by Frieda Afary to the South African organization, Zabalaza for Socialism. It was originally published by New Politics journal on March 18. You can also listen to the article by clicking on this audio file link
Solidarity with the Iranian Uprising
On February 9, the Ukraine Solidariaty Network (U.S.) of which I am a member, issued this statement:
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Iranian regime weakened by war but repression intensified post-ceasefire
This interview was published by the South Asia based website, Alternative View Point on July 1, 2025.
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Statement by Iranian Intellectuals Against the Israel-Iran War
Collective Statement Against War, Warmongering, and Illusions About Foreign Invasion
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