Communiqué of the Central Committee of Komolah* on

The Glorious Victory of General Strike of August 7th   In [Iranian] Kurdistan

 

   August7th the day in which people carried out a united, glorious General Strike has became a page in the history of the revolutionary movement in Kurdistan. The militant people of Kurdisatn after confronting the savage forces of the Islamic Republic for a month demonstrated the power of unity, and solidarity with a coordinated, and organized General Strike, encompassing all cities of Kurdistan. The people of Kurdistan have solidified their struggles of the past month, with this General Strike, and made the earth hotter under the feet of Islamic Republic. The people of revolutionary Kurdistan have demonstrated a high capacity for vanguard culture of struggle, organization, and political awareness. In their fight against Islamic Republic to achieve their just demands, with this victory they have passed through an era, and entered a new phase. This is a phase in which elements of consciousness, organization, and coordination will play a deciding role in progression of the peoples struggle.

 

   By learning from the lessons, and experiences of this historical action the people of Kurdistan will not be held back by reactionary moves, tactics, or methods imposed by enemy.  In every step of their struggle they’ll take into account the balance of forces between their foes and friends, and devise a method and a path compatible with political conditions and the level of struggle. Thus they’ll combine the courage, and the initiative-   gained through their mass action- with consciousness, and with the least casualties, will pave the way towards victory. The people of Kurdistan at this juncture of their campaign besides relying on treasures of lessons and experiences gained in their mass struggle, could also rely on a true human resource, which has developed within the revolutionary movement of Kurdistan.

 

   The workers movement in struggle for their demands, the women movement in struggle to end social prejudice, and bias against them, the youth movement’s struggle for freedom, and an end to individual, and social injustices, and the general mass movement of the Kurdish people against national oppression, has moved to fore organic leaders. This new leadership by coordinating amongst them could propel this movement step by step towards their goals, and guarantee the forward direction of the revolutionary movement in Kurdisatn. 

 

   This General Strike stands as the culmination of the struggles of the previous month, and it has proved that the people of Kurdistan are aware of their path to victory, and will not be influenced by the temptation of some currents intending to keep them on hold with the promises of intervention by powerful external forces. Their reliance on their own resources and the power of direct action is the only real guarantee of victory.

 

   For all the people through out Iran the message of this General Strike was also clear, and hopeful. Kurdish people’s struggle in this phase will be inspiring for all emancipatory, and liberation movements through out Iran. The day in which all workers, toilers, and oppressed people of Iran will close ranks, and arise united hand in hand building their bright future is not far away.

 

   Endless gratitude to the militant people who answered positively to Komalah’s call for a General Strike on August 6th, despite meddling, and obstruction of pseudo friends, and added another golden page to their proud history of struggle. We congratulate all indefatigable activists who through daily sacrifices, and intelligent organizing made this mass action possible. We hope this glorious victory will be an introduction to further progress and victories ahead.

 

Central Committee of Komalah

17th of Mordad, Year 1384

August 8th, 2005