The brutal air strikes on Sudan and Afghanistan constitute a further
sample of the bullying tactics of US imperialism and will be condemned
by activists in the labour movement everywhere. By such means
Washington uses its powerful airforce in order to throw its weight
around and intimidate and blackmail all the peoples of the third world.
This latest escapade is clearly intended for US public opinion, to show
that "something has been done" in relation to the terrorist bombings in
Kenya.
"It's a great pity that Botswana always either receives no coverage or receives
coverage which paints a false rosy picture of the so-called 'success story' by World Bank
standards" This letter from a Botswanan comrade tries to give a different
perspective.