The US Palestinian Community Network (USPCN) reiterates its unequivocal support for the uprising by the Libyan people. In their fight for freedom and self-determination, and against despotism and corruption, the people of Libya continue to have exemplify the power and dignity of a people determined to reclaim control over their destiny. As the international community watched in silence, Qadhafi’s violent repression of largely peaceful protests against his regime spawned an expected militant rebellion.
Libyans do not need the United States, France, Britain, Italy, and other imperialist powers to intervene on their behalf in order to defeat Gaddafi. We are painfully aware, as are the people of Libya, of the reality of ongoing U.S. and NATO colonial interests and attacks on the Arab people, and we warn against and are opposed to any attempt to misuse the Libyan people’s struggle in order to serve imperial interests. In particular, we note the greed of multinational corporations – particularly the oil industry- and call for the strongest opposition to any attempt to prevent the Libyan people from taking charge of their national wealth instead of Qadhafi and his family.
USPCN stands behind any decision that is made by the Libyan people and their struggle for freedom. Those who experience oppression ultimately have the best understanding of how to end it. May the Libyan people realize victory over the tyrant Qadhafi and his regime sooner rather than later. As Palestinians, we firmly believe that a free and democratic Libya and Arab world would bring us closer to achieving Palestinian liberation and return.
