For over 128 years the Adeni people have been living under the political and military domination of Britain, In the past 4 years the struggle for independence has taken the form of armed struggle, reaching new heights of intensification in the past few weeks, No one can deny that the population stands united against the oppressor and the despicable manoeuvres to force upon the masses a puppet regime the reactionary and feudal, imperialist dominated, South Arabian Federation. Britain is striving to hold onto its military bases and investments, especially in Oil, which abounds in the area, Because of its greed for cheap raw materials, its deals with American imperialism to maintain the Hast of Suez policy, Britain stands in violent conflict with the Arab neople's demand for land, for politica! freedom ard social progress, The barbarity of the Fritish actions in Aden have now even proved too much for the United Nations officials.
The "Arab Revolution” believes confidertly that the British people, led by the working cless, car now mlay as positive a role as during the 1956 Suez crisis, in putting a brake on the aggression of its ruling class against other nations, We share a common enemy - the British capitalist class which is part of the world imperialist end reactionary alliance.
It is necessary to show the people of South Arabia that they are not alone in their battle. The Adeni masses, and above all the Adeni working class, call for the solidarity and support of the British people and the British working class azainst this ferocious attack.
Because of the sharpening of the struggle, it is necessary that there be a demonstration of solidarity by 211 progressive and revolutionary organisations and by individuals who care for political freedom. We ask you to take part in a protest merch and meeting, details of which are given below.