A call to
the Iraqi people and all its patriotic forces for the formation of the Iraqi
National Front for Liberation and Democratic reconstruction (INFLD)
Issued at
the
29 July 2005
The armed and political struggle of our
people is intensifying against the occupiers’ vile schemes, including their
attempts to “Iraqinize” the occupation through divisive political structures
based on ethnic and sectarian quotas that aim to shatter the unity of our
people and homeland.
The widening struggle calls for the
formation of a bro
The requirements for establishing the
National Front for Liberation and Democratic reconstruction, starting with
addressing the obstacles in its way, were discussed at a seminar of Iraqi intellectuals
and politicians, some of whom representing the main patriotic movements in
Iraq, and others as independent Iraqi activists.[1]
Following a frank, energetic and
constructive debate the participants agreed that:
We aspire to a front that is
inclusive of all the patriotic, Islamic and Leftist movements, groups, and
individuals in their full spectrum; a front that covers the whole of
In spite of the perceived
differences in doctrines and practices; the patriotic forces share wide common grounds,
and are increasingly coordinating their work. It is through the development of
such coordination that we hope to eventually attain the creation of the desired
National Front for Liberation and Democratic reconstruction.
A foremost prerequisite for
the formation of the front is resolving antagonisms between the patriotic
forces through a bold process of criticism and self-criticism with respect to
the mistakes of the past. We need to
take steps that lead to developing the national struggle along democratic
principles. This self criticism, combined with reevaluation of past practices,
should be exercised by all political factions that played a central role in the
political sphere in
Such a process will form the
basis for reconciliation amongst all patriotic forces, allowing them to turn a
new leaf based on the spirit of forgiveness and common struggle. That in itself
is the main defense against international and regional intrigues to fragment
our country and people.
A serious and comprehensive
review of the past and the desire for rectification will not be achieved by a
mere political deal, neither will it be accomplished by a declaration of yet
another document of 'promises and undertakings'. The required challenging
process is an intellectual, political as well as a moral struggle that involves
both individuals and groups. It is long term struggle, but should, nonetheless,
be immediately initiated.
We strive for the unity of our
people's patriotic factions, both in content and methods of struggle. Some
patriotic forces have resorted to armed struggle, and some others to
non-violent and public resistance methods but do, nonetheless, support the
armed resistance against the occupation.
Therefore, it should be
acknowledged that the two strands of the struggle, the armed and the political,
do complement and strengthen each other, and do need each other. An atmosphere
of mutual understanding, and coordination between both types of resistance
should prevail. At a later stage, we should aim for a single front for
liberation, construction and democratization, encompassing all.
We also believe that the unity
of our people mandates extending the dialogue to include factions and
personalities whose positions have not yet solidified behind the resistance. We
need to bring them closer to actively oppose the occupation and to support the
armed resistance.
The rallying call for unity
requires daily and continuous effort by leaders of political parties, religious
movements and by the intellectuals to guide and educate the rank and file. Such
guidance is a means of foiling the attempts to fragment and divide our country.
The conditions for the establishment of the National Front are maturing. We
should, therefore, enhance this trend through further dialogues, joint
activities and coordination among the active participants.
Agreement was reached by all
participants who attended this meeting, whether representing their respective
parties or independents, to form a Dialogue Committee tasked with accelerating
the formulation requirements of the bro
We
hail the patriotic forces that are leading the valiant armed resistance to the
occupation, and are hoisting the banner of
Salute
to the glorious martyrs of
Freedom
to Iraqi political detainees and prisoners.
Defeat
to the Anglo-American occupation.
Victory
to our fighting people.
Alphabetical
listing of signatories** (according to their Arabic
names):
1. Ahmed Majid Muhi Al-Ghanem, Sheikh of Al Ghanem
Tribe,
2. Baqer Ibrahim Al-Mousawi, Member of General
Secretariat of Founding Conference [Iraq/Sweden]
3. Thamer Al Abadi, Engineer, Independent Nationalist
[
4. Sheikh Hassan Al-Zaqani, External Affairs
Co-ordinator, Al-Sadr movement [Iraq/Lebanon]
5. Dr Hassan Hashem Khalaf Al Ali, Professor, Al
Mustansaria University [
6. Dr. Hassiba Shaya'a Ibrahim, Woman's Will
Commission, in charge of the People's Committee to boycott occupation goods in
7. Ayatullah sheikh Hussain Abdel Kader Al-Moa'ed,
Religious and Political Authority [
8. Dr. Khalil Ismail Al-Hadithi, Professor,
9. Dr. Sa'd Nagi Jaw
10. Salman Abdallah Hussain Al-Hayaly, Deputy General
Secretary of the Founding Iraqi National
Conference, Manager Al-Wafa Financial Co. [
11. Dr. Sana' Mustafa , Political and Economic
Researcher [Iraq/Norway]
12. Dr. Shihab Al-Saraf, Researcher [Iraq/France]
13.
14.
15. Sobhi Touma, Sociologist Researcher [Iraq/France]
16. Safwat Jamil Al-Windawi, Professor [
17. Salah Abdel Wahab Abdel Baki, Lawyer, Political and
Economic Researcher [
18. Salah Omar Al-Ali, Chief Editor- the Democratic
Wifaq [
19. Dia' Al Falaki, General Manager [Iraq/Tunisia]
20. Taleb Al-Duleimi, Writer [Iraq/Lebanon]
21. Taleb Abdel Al-Hassan Kazem Al-Shamary, General
Secretary – the National Popular Arab Partty [
22. Dr. Thafer Al-Ani, Professor [Iraq/UAE]
23. Amer Shaya' Abdallah, Researcher [
24. Shaikh Abdel Haq Hussain Abed, Manager [
25. Abdel Moneim Hamandi, Deputy Chief Editor
Democratic Al Wifaq [
26. Dr. Abdel Wahab Hamid Rashid, Writer
[Iraq/Sweden]
27. Abdel Wahab Al-Qassab, Researcher –
28. Dr. Adnan Eidan, Linguist Researcher
[Iraq/Britain]
29. Dr. Aziz Ali Al-Janabi, General Manager Higher
Academy for International Law and Civil
Rights, Dean of
30. Dr. Im
31. Dr. Kathem Al-Mousawi, Writer and Researcher
[Iraq/Britain]
32. Dr. Kamal Shafiq Al-Qaissi, Consultant and
Economic Writer [Iraq/Jordan]
33. Dr. Kamal Majid, Retired Professor,
[Iraq/Britain]
34. Majed Maki Al-Jamil, Writer [Iraq/Switzerland]
35. Mohamad Jaw
36. Mohamad Khalil Al-Shawaf, Journalist [
37. Mohamed Saleh Al-Kubaissi , Lawyer [
38. Mohamad Aref, Writer [Iraq/Britain]
39.
Moqdad Mohammad Saleh Al-Baghdadi, Engineer [
40.
Munther No’man Al-A’adhami, Educational Consultant p[Iraq/UK]
41.
Nazar Al-Samara’I, Lawyer [
42.
Nouri Al-Rawi, Painter, Head of the Iraqi Artists Society [
43.
Nouri Al-Mouradi, Researcher [Iraq/Sweden]
44.
Nouri Najim Abdallah Al-Marsoumi, Writer [
45.
Ms Hana Ibrahim, Iqool Chief Editor, Women’s Will Society [
46. Dr. Wamidh Nadhmi, University Professor, Vice-President
of the National Iraqi Establishing Conference [
47. Wahab Karim Hashim Al-Hilli, The Democratic Party
for Reform and Justice [
** The following gentlemen have indicated that they had
submitted an
alternate statement and had not signed the above one, as posted earlier:
1.
Sami Al-Ramadadani, Professor [Iraq/Britain]
2. Dr. Ali Shaker Hassan
Al-A’ssam, Information Specialist [Iraq/Britain]
3.
Sabah Jawad, Member of the Affiliation to Stop the War in
[1] . This seminar was convened at the
conclusion of ‘The Future of Iraq' symposium that was held in