We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Muzan Alneel — a principled voice, committed revolutionary, and incisive thinker whose work and politics were rooted in the struggle for freedom and justice in Sudan.

Free Ashraf Omar: Stop the crackdown on Egypt’s journalists

Ashraf Omar was seized from his home in July 2024. Today, nearly 21 months later, the renowned Egyptian cartoonist remains behind bars without a trial, facing charges of “publishing false news” for simply doing his job.
His imprisonment is a direct attack on artistic freedom and independent journalism in Egypt. We are calling on all supporters, trade unionists, and artists to join the international campaign for his immediate release.
[Read the full statement and take action here]

Tehran bus workers: ‘workers must lead fight for liberation, not authoritarian forms of power or foreign states’

Hundreds of people are reported to have been killed by Iranian security forces as they try to repress what is fast becoming a generalised uprising against the Islamic Republic’s leadership. Independent trade unions including the bus workers’ union in Tehran are warning that workers need to have independent organisation which is not linked to foreign…

Cartoons Are Not a Crime – Free Ashraf Omar, Stop Egypt’s Repression

When a cartoon becomes a crime, authoritarianism reveals its fear of truth.
Ashraf Omar — cartoonist, translator, and political artist — has been imprisoned for his drawings, accused of terrorism for exposing social and political realities. His case is not an exception, but part of Egypt’s systematic assault on freedom of expression, independent journalism, and dissent. We demand his immediate release. The pen is not a crime.

Seminar & Pamphlet Launch: Sudan’s Revolutionary Movements Research (7 Nov)

JOIN US on 7 November for the launch of “Sudan’s Revolutionary and Popular Movements: A Research Report”, a pamphlet by MENA Solidarity offering an in-depth analysis of Sudan’s revolutionary movements, the forces of counter-revolution, and the enduring strength of grassroots resistance.
The seminar will explore the pivotal role of strikes, women’s organising, and neighbourhood networks in the struggle for freedom, peace, and justice. It will also examine the impact of imperialism and the vital importance of international solidarity in connecting Sudan’s revolution to broader global struggles against oppression and exploitation.