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Declaración del Presidium de IUSY sobre la situación de Democracia y Derechos humanos en América Latina

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Por democracia y derechos humanos - En América latina y mundialmente

IUSY expresa la su profunda preocupación por una serie de situaciones que han ocurrido en América Latina en los últimos días, los cuales han afectado la esencia de la democracia, el derecho humano a migrar y el normal desarrollo de los procesos eleccionarios, todos principios y elementos que consideramos relevantes para la construcción de sociedades con mayor justicia social a nivel global.

BRASIL

El primer evento que ocurrió en América Latina y que observamos con indignación el quebrantamiento democrático que sufre Brasil.

Después de días de incertidumbre, se le ha negado por parte del Supremo Tribunal Federal (STF) al ex Presidente Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva el derecho de defenderse en libertad hasta la última instancia.

Hemos sido testigos de las presiones y amenazas por parte de diversos actores, en especial la del comandante en jefe del Ejército Eduardo Villas-Boas, interfiriendo en el debate político, al poner a disposición a la fuerza militar para el “repudio de la impunidad y respeto de la Constitución”, recordándonos los peores momentos de los golpes y dictaduras militares in América Latina.

No olvidando la ilegitima acusación que se promovió en contra de Dilma Rouseff, la intervención militar de Río de Janeiro ordenada por Michel Temer, el asesinato de la concejala Marielle Franco y la situación crecientemente peor para el pueblo brasileño en términos de derechos sociales, libertades civiles y respeto a los derechos humanos.

El espíritu de la democracia debe prevalecer. Exigimos que las instituciones brasileñas actúen a favor del debido proceso y de la separación de poderes.

A LAS FRONTIERAS DE ESTADOS UNIDOS

En segundo lugar, el Presidente de Estados Unidos Donald Trump, ha ordenado el envío de la Guardia Nacional para vigilar la frontera con México, en una nueva ofensiva acompañada del discurso contra la inmigración de los pueblos al sur del rio Bravo.

Esto, junto a las presiones al Congreso para avanzar en la construcción del muro, es un insulto no sólo a México sino a América Latina.

La poca civilidad y respeto con que se dirige Donald Trump a las personas que buscan alcanzar el bienestar que en sus países de origen no pueden lograr, se vuelve inaceptable y políticamente intolerable.

Debemos defender el derecho a migrar como una conquista histórica ante las amenazas basadas en la xenofobia y el racismo de Trump. Por ello, condenamos enfáticamente las acciones del gobierno de Estados Unidos.

VENEZUELA

Finalmente, la caminata del candidato presidencial Henri Falcón fue atacada en la zona de Catia, Caracas, donde resultó gravemente herido un miembro de su equipo de campaña -el diputado de la Asamblea Nacional Teodoro Campos- y se registraron múltiples hurtos y agresiones, en un nuevo hecho de violencia que empaña la campaña electoral.

Los reportes señalan que estos hechos fueron realizados por grupos oficialistas que portaban armas de fuego, arremetiendo incluso en contra de la Policía Nacional Bolivariana.

Exigimos al gobierno de Venezuela liderado por Nicolás Maduro a aclarar estos hechos y al organismo electoral a dar garantías a todas las fuerzas políticas para una participación en igualdad de condiciones de cara a las próximas elecciones.

¡NO MÁS VIOLENCIA!
¡QUEREMOS UN MUNDO SIN FRONTERAS!
¡LIBERTAD PARA LULA!

IUSY Presidium declaration on democracy and human rights situation in Latin America

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For democracy and Human rights - in Latin america and worldwide

IUSY expresses its deep concern for a series of situations that have occurred in Latin America in these recent days, which have affected the essence of democracy, the human right to migrate and the normal development of election processes, all principles and elements that we consider relevant for the construction of societies with greater social justice at the global level.

BRAZIL

The first event occurred in Latin America we observe with indignation is the democratic breakdown that Brazil suffers.

After days of uncertainty, former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has been denied by the Supreme Court (STF) the right to defend himself in freedom until the last instance.

We have witnessed pressures and threats from various actors, especially by the commander-in-chief of the Army, Eduardo Villas-Boas, interfering in the political debate, by making the military force available for the “repudiation of impunity and respect for the Constitution “, reminding us of the worst moments of the Latin American military coups and dictatorships.

Not forgetting the illegitimate accusation that was promoted against Dilma Rousseff, the military intervention of Rio de Janeiro ordered by Michel Temer, the assassination of Councilwoman Marielle Franco and the situation increasingly worse for the Brazilian people in terms of social rights, civil liberties and respect for human rights.

The spirit of democracy must prevail. We demand that Brazilian institutions act in favour of due process and the separation of powers.

AT THE BORDERS OF UNITED STATES

Second, the President of the United States of America Donald Trump has ordered the sending of the National Guard to watch the border with Mexico, in a new offensive accompanied by the speech against the immigration of the towns south of the Rio Bravo.

This, together with pressures on Congress to move forward with the construction of the wall, is an insult not only to Mexico but to Latin America.

The lack of civility and respect with which Donald Trump addresses the people who seek to achieve the well-being that in their countries of origin they cannot achieve, becomes unacceptable and politically intolerable.

We must defend the right to migrate as a historic achievement against the threats based on Trump’s xenophobia and racism. Therefore, we emphatically condemn the actions of the government of the United States.

VENEZUELA

Finally, the walk of the presidential candidate Henri Falcón was attacked in the area of Catia, Caracas, where a member of his campaign team – the deputy of the National Assembly Teodoro Campos – was seriously wounded and multiple robberies and aggressions were recorded, in a new fact of violence that tarnishes the electoral campaign.

The reports indicate that these incidents were carried out by pro-government groups that carried firearms, attacking even against the Bolivarian National Police.

We demand the Venezuelan government led by Nicolás Maduro to clarify these facts and the electoral body to give guarantees to all political forces for equal participation in the face of the upcoming elections.

NO MORE VIOLENCE!
WE WANT A WORLD WITHOUT BORDERS!
FREEDOM FOR LULA!

IUSY condemns the deaths occurred in the Gaza Strip

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GAZA STRIP - FRANJA DE GAZA - BANDE DE GAZA

At least 20 civilians have been killed during a peaceful demonstration in the Gaza Strip at the hands of the Israeli army.

The International Union of Socialist Youth (IUSY) emphatically condemns the deaths in the Gaza Strip. We call on the International Community to repudiate the attitude of the army of Israel and to demand an independent investigation.

Shooting unarmed protesters is illegal, therefore Israel has to answer about its responsibilities in the face of such violent and inhuman actions.

We urge the authorities in the area to call for calm in order to avoid further escalation of violence and unjust executions.

The situation in the Gaza Strip is unsustainable, and this tragedy is another reason for the international community to react effectively.

We demand the cessation of violence and the resumption of peace talks in order to reach the solution of coexistence of two States, according to the resolutions of the United Nations and the 1967 borders, this is the only way to ensure a just, safe future and in peace for both Israel and Palestine.

Marielle Franco: Statment by the IUSY Presidium

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Brazil Marielle Franco

We want to express our deepest regret and concern for the assassination of the Councilwoman of Rio de Janeiro Marielle Franco on Wednesday night.

As a woman, lesbian, activist, Afro-descendant and from the favelas, Marielle was a tireless fighter for visibility, equality and the fight against racial, gender and class injustices.

Brazilian society needs a response from the government of Michel Temer since there are repeated reports of abuses of power by the police towards people like Marielle, who was rapporteur of the Municipal monitoring committee of the Army intervention ordered by the Executive in Rio.

We sorrow that the situation in Brazil has changed so much worse for the people since the coup against Dilma Rousseff, with major setbacks in terms of human rights with the militarization of cities, and in fundamental freedoms through the persecution of political and social leaders, as reported by our Member Organisation of the Socialist Youth of the Partido Democratico Trabahjista and by Amnesty International.

Our solidarity is with the family and the comrades of the Partido do Socialismo e da Liberdade (PSOL).

#MariellePresente!

Presidium statement on Afrin and Eastern Ghouta (Syria)

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We express our deepest repudiation of the bombings suffered by the people of Afrin in northwest Syria who have claimed the lives of nearly 300 civilians since the 20th of January, 2018. Likewise, we repudiate the bombings carried out in the Eastern Ghouta region, east of Damascus, where dozens of civilians have lost their lives in recent weeks.

We call the entire international community to demand an immediate closure of airspace and a ceasefire by Turkey against Afrin (Syria), as well as a cessation of bombings in eastern Ghouta by the government forces of Syria.

Afrin is a zone located 60 kilometers from the province of Aleppo, which hosts more than 300.000 refugees and displaced people from several regions of the State of Syria (such as Aleppo, Al Raqa, Idlib, Kobane, Azaz, Al-Tabqa, Ihzer, Tel Hazer, Tel Aaran, Kefr Nata among others) who fleed from the different war conflicts that affects the zone and migrate towards Afrin seeking for peace and security. Eastern Ghouta is located a few kilometres from the centre of Damascus, and it is one of the most populous suburbs of the Syrian capital, where thousands of civilians still live.

We express our deepest solidarity with the families of the victims, the refugees and the Kurdish people, as well as to the people of Eastern Ghouta, and we appeal to international organisations to support measures that may allow the establishment of humanitarian corridors, as well as measures that can lead to a lasting peace, and the end of the attack on civilians of Syria.

IUSY Presidium Statement on the Burkina Faso terrorist attack

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Burkina Faso terrorist attack - IUSY Presidium Statement

On last Friday, the 2nd of March, 2018, Burkina Faso was the target of a terrorist attack to the Armed Forces headquarters and the Embassy of France, deploring 8 death in the attackers and 8 deaths in the army and much more injured.

The identity of the group that made the terror attacks is yet to be known, however, the Burkina Faso government stated that it was probably a group of extremism origin.

We condemn with the utmost energy this cowardly and barbarous attack on Burkina Faso and its people, and whatever the identity of the group that made it, they represent the most reactionary and conservative ideas, against which IUSY always fought

We offer our condolences to the President and all the people of Burkina Faso.

IUSY will always fight against fundamentalist extremism, against discrimination and social injustices, and for a peaceful world where all global citizens can develop their lives in a satisfactory way.

IUSY calls for immediate releasing of Fateh youth President in Palestine Comrade Hassan Faraj and all Palestinian political prisoners

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Hassan Faraj, Fateh Youth President arrested in Palestine

It is with deep concern that IUSY learns of the arrest of our comrade Hassan Faraj, Fateh Youth president, in Palestine, in the early hours of Friday, 12th of January 2018.

Hassan Faraj, Fateh Youth president, was arrested by the Israeli occupation forces at the entrance of the city of Bethlehem while participating at the peaceful demonstrations against the Israeli expansion of illegal settlements and the continuation of the Israeli occupation violations of human rights in Palestine.

While the political situation between the Palestine and Israel has escalated in the past weeks, IUSY firmly believes in a two-state solution as the only solution to the crisis as has been widely endorsed by the International Community.

It is in this light that we demand the immediate release of comrade Hassan Faraj, Fateh Youth President, and all Palestinian political prisoners in the Israeli jails.

We affirm our full support to the peaceful popular struggle of the Palestinian people in their fair quest for freedom and justice.

We hereby call on our Member Organisations and the International Community of States to take direct measures in order to end the more than 50 years occupation and apartheid in Palestine.

We further call on our Member Organisations to raise their voices against all human rights violations by Israel against the Palestinian people.

IUSY Presidium statement on the situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo

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Democratic Republic of Congo - Elections

IUSY notes with sadness the recent brutal attacks on the demonstrators in the Democratic Republic of Congo by security forces which led to the loss of some 7 lives on Sunday 31st December 2017.

This act of brutality is condemned in no uncertain terms and IUSY calls on the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo to halt the violent suppression of fundamental rights and freedoms of demonstrators and supporters of opposition parties.

IUSY expresses its deepest condolences to the families and friends of the deceased in mourning the loss of their beloved who decided to devote the last day of the year in pursuit of democracy and peace in DRC.

In recent times, the level of insecurity in the Democratic Republic of Congo has been heightened as the government of President Joseph Kabila has intensified its crackdown on protestors who have demanded for the conduct of elections which should have been held in December 2016.

The deplorable height of insecurity that the country has been plunged into can also be attributed to the unjustifiable arrest and detention of opposition members by the state machinery.

Christian Lumuku, a youth activist from the opposition party, UDPS is one of such persons in military confinement who is bearing the brunt of the undemocratically aggressive measures adopted by the government of DRC.

Several dozens of protestors have also been arrested by the security forces of DRC in their quest to demand the departure and end of Kabila’s reign.

These politically-motivated actions rans counter to the principle of democracy and equality of all persons before the law.

It is against this backdrop that IUSY calls for the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo to adopt all possible means that would lead to a long-lasting peaceful conduct of elections.

Even though the Election Commission has iterated that an election to replace Kabila would not be possible before April 2019, we are of the firm conviction and believe that it is within the parameters of the powers of the president to ensure that the elections are held within the shortest possible time.

The horrendous and devastating effects of political unrests on the African Continent have affected the sustainable development of the continent and it is time for leaders on the continent to take action to avert these electoral conflicts.

We call on the international community and the Africa Union to undertake drastic measures necessary to prevent the needless loss of lives on the continent in the quest for democratic govenrnance.