Statement Political Committee of the Central Committee

On the armed attack carried out by the US against Afghanistan

Regarding the armed attack carried out by the US against Afghanistan, the Political Commission of the PCP wishes to point out the following:

1. It is obvious that it is not an escalation of war, decided and carried out by the US Administration, which we firmly condemn, that will seriously deal with the problem of international terrorism, which recently had a dramatic expression in the shocking attacks of 11th September.

2. The despotic and criminal "taliban" regime which, it should be noted, seized power in Afghanistan based on strong US support and complicity - does not obviously deserve any solidarity and has always merited a just and firm condemnation on PCP's part.

The PCP expresses its deep concern about the serious possibility that the humanitarian tragedy already existing near Afghan borders will be burdened by the sacrifice of civilian populations lives, unfairly paying for the brutal attacks which claimed six thousands victims in the US.

3. Although, for the moment, the USA military attack is limited to Afghanistan, it should not be forgotten that following the 11th September attacks, the US Administration clearly expressed and claimed US's right to attack any country, out of its sole decision and choice. This constitutes a clear violation of the rules of international relationship and of the UN Charter, and will represent an increased factor of insecurity and confrontation in international life.

The PCP draws attention to the US purpose, under the guise of fighting terrorism, of strengthening strategic positions in the Middle East and Central Asia, and of arrogantly affirming its worldwide hegemony.

4. The PCP opposes the dangerous involvement of Portugal in the escalation of war and reaffirms that it is in the national interest and that of the cause of justice and world peace that, contrarily to a stand of explicit alignment with the decisions and actions of US Administration, the Portuguese government adopt a guideline which simultaneously supports the fight against all types of terrorism and puts a stop to an escalation of war of unforeseen developments and consequences.

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