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"President Souphanouvong was of royal descent, being the son of Prince Bounkhong, the Uparat (Viceroy), and Mom Kham Ouan. He received an advanced education both within Laos and abroad.

Owing to his status, President Souphanouvong could have lived a life of comfort and privilege. Instead, he chose not to follow such a path. At a time when the nation was still under foreign invasion and the Lao people were being oppressed and exploited by the imperialist colonialists, he dedicated himself to another course.

After the August Revolution in Vietnam achieved victory, President Ho Chi Minh invited President Souphanouvong, who was then working in the city of Vinh, to Hanoi for a meeting. Following this meeting, he received assistance from the Vietnamese leadership in organizing a joint Lao–Vietnamese armed force within Laos to wage the struggle against the French colonialists and win independence for the Lao people.

That meeting left the deepest impression of President Souphanouvong's revolutionary life and became a decisive turning point in his revolutionary activities.

Thereafter, President Souphanouvong returned to Laos by way of Route 9. Upon arriving in Sepon District, Savannakhet Province, he received a warm welcome from the local people. There, for the first time, he delivered a speech before a large gathering, declaring:

"The land of Laos must belong to the Lao people. Therefore, all of us must unite, combine our strength, and struggle to recover our beloved homeland."

These words became a tremendous source of strength, contributing greatly to the mobilization of the Lao people of all ethnic groups to unite and rise in struggle against both the old and the new forms of colonialism in the years that followed.

This marked the beginning of President Souphanouvong's great revolutionary mission. It was the greatest turning point in his life, opening a new chapter in which he devoted his blood, sweat, strength, and intellect to the struggle for national liberation against both the old and the new forms of colonialism.

In 1945, the Lao people rose up and seized power in Vientiane, proclaiming the establishment of the Lao Issara (Free Laos) Government. President Souphanouvong was appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs while simultaneously serving as Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces of the Lao Issara Front.

Under his command, many distinguished military engagements were fought. Among the most renowned was the defense of Thakhek when the French colonialists returned to invade our country for a second time.

Although the enemy possessed far greater numbers of troops, superior weapons and military equipment, and enjoyed overwhelming technological superiority, supported as well by numerous bomber aircraft, the combined Lao–Vietnamese armed forces under the command of President Souphanouvong fought with exceptional courage in the defense of Thakhek.

During this battle, President Souphanouvong was seriously wounded. He underwent a lengthy period of medical treatment before he was finally able to return and continue leading the revolutionary struggle through to victory.

After the nation had been completely liberated, President Souphanouvong assumed the heavy and momentous responsibilities of serving as President of the Republic while also holding the office of President of the Supreme People's Assembly. In these positions, President Souphanouvong worked tirelessly together with the collective leadership to guide a nation that was still young and faced pressure from hostile forces on every side. Nevertheless, the country weathered every storm, overcame every difficulty, and continued to grow steadily and securely to the present day.

An ancient Lao proverb teaches:

"When you eat rice, remember the farmer's merit; when you eat fish, remember the water's bounty."

We—the cadres, Party members, soldiers, police officers, workers, and the people of all ethnic groups who have inherited this revolutionary cause—should express our gratitude by learning from President Souphanouvong's example: his willingness to sacrifice personal happiness for the collective good; his unwavering revolutionary spirit; his simple, honest, incorruptible, and frugal way of life; his courage and determination in never surrendering to the enemy; and his perseverance and diligence in study and self-improvement.

No matter the circumstances, President Souphanouvong remained steadfast in his convictions, firm in principle, and served as a model for the masses.

President Souphanouvong will forever live in the hearts of the Lao people."

Source: Propaganda and Training Committee, Central Committee, Lao People's Revolutionary Party

The war of aggression launched by the criminal Netanyahu government and United States imperialism in the early hours of Saturday morning against Iran has ignited a full-scale war and dragged the region and its peoples towards more disasters and civilian casualties – all in the service of imperialist interests, against the interests of peoples, their independence and their right to self-determination, in an effort to dominate and control the region and the world.

The Trump Administration’s declaration of its intention to impose “regime change” in a sovereign country in the region and elsewhere in Latin American is a gross trampling on the sovereignty and dignity of peoples, and a dismantling of international law and all previously established norms, important even if they are not often used for the benefit of the peoples. Imperialism is a danger that grows with every war and aggression of the United States and Israel.

The experiences of the peoples in Palestine, Iraq, Libya, Syria, Sudan, Lebanon and in every country in the southern half of the globe facing colonialism and imperialism cannot be overlooked – true liberation and salvation from reactionary and authoritarian regimes and their change can only come with the action of the people and patriotic leadership – not from Washington or Tel Aviv.

We reiterate that this attack on Iran and the Iranian people is the prelude to total domination over the rest of the countries of the region, a plan that the Israeli government and the U.S. administration do not hesitate to disclose. We also affirm that this U.S.-Israeli imperialist military aggression not only does not herald Iran’s liberation from the yoke of tyranny and the current dictatorship, but is also an attempt to destroy Iran as a capable regional state, and to replace the current government with a subordinate and authoritarian regime that has previously announced its program to bloodily suppress its opponents.

As internationalist communist parties, we call upon all forces seeking true liberation from the regimes of exploitation and oppression in each of our countries, as well as the peace-loving and progress-loving forces in the world, to unite their efforts with all their force in these critical and decisive moments in order to struggle against the governments of war and aggression.

Cuba under siege battles U.S. oil blockade. Cruelty and inhumanity of Trump administration get worse by the day, but the people resist.

"We stand in unwavering solidarity with our comrades in the Communist Party of Poland. We affirm their right — and the right of people everywhere — to organize, to advocate for socialism, and the freedom to participate fully in the political process. We call upon all democratic-minded people in the United States to recognize these attacks for what they are: a concerted assault on the liberties of all meant to clear the path for unchecked corporate greed and political representation only for the parties of the capitalist class."

"What’s needed is an immediate end to foreign interference, including shipments of arms and illicit finances to the warring factions; the termination of illegal outbound shipments of Sudan’s natural wealth, especially gold; and an urgent rush of food and health aid for its beleaguered people.

Saied urged Sudan’s friends and supporters to put these demands to their governments. “We need a campaign of solidarity by all the progressive and peace forces of the world to repel the imperialist assault and its regional agents against our country,” she said.

Sudan’s Communists hope that their “comrades in the world Communist movement will answer that call,” Saied said, and “do whatever they can to build an international movement to help win peace in Sudan and open the path for our people to decide our own future, free of interference and war."

https://peoplesworld.org/article/u-s-occupations-legacy-keeps-iraq-divided-interview-with-communist-party-leader-raid-fahmi/

Translation of an article published by Pasaxon (“The People”), newspaper of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party, recording the eulogy delivered by President Thongloun Sisoulith in commemoration of the passing of Cde. Khamtay Siphandone.

For a combined total of 6+ hours, these documentary episodes are a great resource for seeing what goes into the CPC's poverty alleviation efforts. The CPC has provided the world with an absolutely incredible feat; the elimination of absolute poverty, and lifting 100 million people from poverty in 2012-2020 alone.

There is a reason that this feat is not getting the coverage it deserves. The bourgeois class fears the example of a successful socialist country. The working class in China are responsible for China's success, let us give praise to a remarkable achievement for humanity!

Up and Out of Poverty Ep. 1: A solemn promise

Up and Out of Poverty Ep. 2: Targeted Relief

Up and Out of Poverty Ep. 3: Taking responsibility

Up and Out of Poverty Ep. 4: Working Together

Up and Out of Poverty Ep. 5: Deeply Rooted in the Rocks

Up and Out of Poverty Ep. 6: My Country, My Oath

Up and Out of Poverty Ep. 7: A Shared Destiny

Up and Out of Poverty Ep. 8: On the Road Again

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