I strongly condemn the vicious attacks against PPP
activists, comrades Haseeb Ahmed and Zaka-ur-Rehman, by armed thugs of the MQM
in Karachi. The violence, threats, and attempted kidnappings are fascist
methods which must be exposed and resisted by every means possible. Genuine
socialists will not be intimidated or frightened by these tactics. In a
democracy people have the right to canvass and campaign for the party and
candidates of their choice without intimidation and violence.
The eyes of the British and world labour movement are on
Pakistan. An injury to one is an injury to all. Any further attempts to
intimidate or attack comrades will be vigorously challenged and we pledge
ourselves to mobilise public opinion in Britain if such an eventuality takes
place.
In solidarity,
John McDonnell MP
House of Commons, London
See also:
- Pakistan: serious threats to Marxists during election campaign by our correspondent in Pakistan (December 19, 2007)
