Journal3

KHANYA: a journal for activists		Issue No. 3
IN ISSUE NO.3
CONTENTS
	In this Edition: War and the struggle against Imperialism
	Imperialism,Globalisation and the War on Iraq by *Oupa Lehulere*
	US grooms dictators by *Mothobi Mokhethi*
	What Causes Civil War and Unrest in Africa by *Mohau Pheko*
	Denel and the South African Government: Profiting from the war on Iraq by *Andy Clarno*

Issue No.2		A line in the sand by *Michael Sachs*
		Women Opposed to Millitarism: speech at the International Women's Day Celebration by *Makoma Lekalakala*
		Rape as a Weapon of War by *Guy Bailey*
		The impact of Israeli Occupation on Palestinian Women by *the Palestine Solidarity Committee*
		The Rose has Thorns... by *Donna Smith*
		The US Anti-War Movement by *Joel Korvel*
		Report of the African Social Forum by *Mondli Hlatswayo*
Issue No. 1		AFRICA IS NOT FOR SALE! The People's Forum in Mauritius oppose AGOA by *Maria van Driel*
		AGOA-consolidating US imperialism in Africa by *Rajni Lallah*
		Rape as a Weapon of War by *Guy Bailey*
		Third World Debt:an instrument of control by *MP Giyose*
		DOCUMENTS
		No Blood For Oil *Johannesburg Anti-War Coalition declaration*
		'Stop the War' by *Stop the War Campaign declaration*
		Stop the War! Defend Iraqi People *Cape Town Anti-War Coalition declaration*
		PA-BUSH (Platform Against Bush Politics) *Platform of the People's forum against AGOA*
		The Call of the World Social Movements : *Porto Alegre*
		PSI Statement on US Aggression Against Iraq
		REGULAR FEATURES
		Barometer of Anti-War Resistance Compiled by *Anna Weeks*
		Barometer of Struggle Compiled by *Anna Weeks*
		Progressive and Anti-War Websites Compiled by *Eli Kodisang*
	THE JOURNAL
	War and the struggle against Imperialism The Focus of this third edition of the Khanya Journal is on war. As we go to print, the US war against the Iraqi people is escalating.This is genocide - the deliberate destruction of a nation, of women....Click here to read this article in PDF. back to contents
	Imperialism, Globalisation and the War on Iraq Oupa Lehulere argues that the war against Iraq is an inter-imperialist struggle between the US-British and Franco-German imperialism, between the Euro and the Dollar for hegemony in the world economy.The war on Iraq has begun, and when this article gets to print it might well be over. This war,however, represents a...... Click here to read this article in PDF. back to contents
	US grooms dictators Mothobi Mokheti argues that the US supports and even grooms dictators, as long as they coincide with US interests. The talk of the US invasion of Iraq without mentioning the Iranian revolution is propaganda. The overthrow of the pro-US Shah of Iran in 1979 threatened US .....Click here to read this article in PDF. back to contents
	What Causes Civil Wars and Unrest in Africa Mohau Pheko argues that peace, security and stability in Africa can only be achieved when Africans discuss the sources, and their role in fuelling civil wars. Images of civil war have created simplistic and negative stereotypes that characterise Africa as doomed, and ravaged by deep tribal conflict and increasing political .....Click here to read this article in PDF. back to contents
	Denel and the South African Government: Profiting from the war on Iraq Andy Clarno argues that the SA government, through its armaments industry is integrating itself into the global capitalist empire.Within weeks, probably before this journal goes to print, the United States will rain down terror on the people of Iraq in a bid to establish control over the world�s oil resources, to .....Click here to read this article in PDF. back to contents
	DENEL: SWARTKLIP- an ammunition factory in the residential area of one million people Terry Crawford-Browne�s report on Denel, focuses on the impact of the armaments industry on workers, communties and the environment, and the campaign to change this. The South African armaments industry is no exception to the general pattern that armaments and military operations combine to create an.....Click here to read this article in PDF. back to contents
	A Line in the Sand Michael Sachs argues that the deployment of unilateral force by the US amounts to an attempt to replace the multilateral system with the military power of the US. George W. Bush, and the regime he represents, has drawn a line in the sand of history. Indeed, the second Gulf War of 2003 represents .....Click here to read this article in PDF. back to contents
	Women Opposed to Millitarism: speech at the International Women's Day Celebration Makoma Lekalala calls on women, and the working class, to oppose war.Today we pay tribute to the courageous contributions made by women in the struggle to eliminate all forms of exploitation and oppression. We salute our past generations who have inspired us to continue struggling to change the world from......Click here to read this article in PDF. back to contents
	Rape as a Weapon of War Graham Bailey argues that rape and sexual abuse are often used to break down activists, their families and their communities. In the struggle for freedom, dignity, emancipation, and enfranchisement in South Africa, activists were up against a brutal regime......Click here to read this article in PDF. back to contents
	The impact of Israeli Occupation on Palestinian Women The Palestine Solidarity Committe gives a concrete account of the impact of the Occupation on Palestinian women's lives. The months since January 2003 has seen and escaltion of attacks by Israeli occupying forces against Paletinian civilians in......Click here to read this article in PDF. back to contents
	The Rose has Thorns Donna Smith outlines the campaign currently underway to combat hate crimes against lesbian wormen. An anti-hate crimes campaign, "The Rose has Thourns", has been initiated by the Women's Forum, and Behind the Mask......Click here to read this article in PDF. back to contents
	The US Anti-War Movement Joel Kovel* argues that the popular anti-war movement in the US is a reflection of the growing disaffection among the disempowered in the US. Observers who have grown accustomed to pronouncing the death of the US left had reason to be shocked when ......Click here to read this article in PDF. back to contents
	Report of the African Social Forum Mondli Hlatswayo gives a critical account of the ASF meeting and the need to link up with emerging social movements. Two hundred and ten (210) delegates from Africa's social movements, trade unions, Non Governmental Organisations ......Click here to read this article in PDF. back to contents
	Africa is not for sale! The People's Forum in Mauritius oppose AGOA Maria van Driel reports on the People's Forum as a stepping stone in building solidarity against neoliberal globalisation in Southern Africa. The People's Forum (PF) was held in Mauritius from 16......Click here to read this article in PDF. back to contents
	AGOA-consolidating US imperialism in Africa Rajni Lallah argues that AGOA is aimed at colonising Africa for Us capitalist. She also argues that it forms part of the US's plan to exten its military stranglehold on the continent. AGOA is becoming an ......Click here to read this article in PDF. back to contents
	Third World Debt:an instrument of control MP Giyose discusses the London Agreement (1953) and the HIPC (1996) and argues that Third World debt is a means to control the Third World. February 27th marks the fiftiet anniversary of the debt......Click here to read this article in PDF. back to contents
	No Blood For Oil The call of the Anti-War Coalition(Jhb, SA). In a few weeks time, or even in a few days, the world's only superpower will unleash a war that will kill over 500 000 civilians in Irag. The United States of America (USA) and......Click here to read this article in PDF. back to contents
	Stop the War Peace for Development. Declaration of South Africans United to Stop the War in Iraq.We are South Africans united to stop the war. Represented amongst us are men and women, ......Click here to read this article in PDF. back to contents
	Stop the War! Defend Iraqi People We call on all people to stop the massacre of thousands of Iraqi people. The US and British governments are hell-bent on bombing Iraq and securing a victory over the regime of Saddam......Click here to read this article in PDF. back to contents
	Platform Against Bush Politics Towards a Parallel People's Forum Against AGOA Conditions 13 January 2003 1. We oppese all the overt and hidden conditionalities in the Africa Growth and Opportunity Act which lead directly to......Click here to read this article in PDF. back to contents
	Call of the World Social Movements We call for all networks, popular and social movements to sign this statement. Porto Alegre, Brazil-January 2003. We are meeting in Porto Alegre in the shadow of global crisis. The ......Click here to read this article in PDF. back to contents
	PSI Statement on US Aggression Against Iraq Public Services International. African Regional Executive, 21 March 2003. The PSI Regional Executive Committee for Africa and Arab countries met in Cairo from 19-21 March 2003. We met in the Middle East in solidarity......Click here to read this article in PDF. back to contents

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