Glory to the revolutionary Cuban people on the 70th anniversary of the Assault on Moncada!
Today marks the 70th anniversary of the assault on the Moncada Barracks by young Cuban revolutionaries led by Fidel Castro with the aim of overthrowing the US puppet dictatorship of Batista.
The young people who carried out the Moncada Assault lit the first fire of the Cuban revolutionary struggle, which would be crowned with a victory in six years. The assault was a declaration that the oppression and exploitation prevailing in the country could not be resolved within the current order. It marked the beginning of the Cuban people’s taking up their own destiny with hope and determination after suffering so long under military coups and being tired by the corrupt democracy games of civilian governments.
It was not just the boldness of the action that stirred up the Cuban people; it was also the strong moral principles embodied in the young revolutionaries who had set out with a deep love for the country, a keen will for independence, an uncompromising search for social justice and a comprehensive development program. With their upright stance, their outspoken honesty, their unselfish devotion, and their determination that no one could dare to take away, they mobilized the great potential that lies within the honorable Cuban people. Those moral principles formed the basis of Cuban revolutionary history which extends to this day; they have been tested again and again at every critical turn of history, full of difficulties and struggles, and have been brought to the present day even more strengthened.
Today, the Cuban revolution continues to be a unique source of inspiration for all humanity longing for an equal and free world; such inspiration stems from not only the great social achievements of the Cuban socialism but also the moral principles jealously embraced by the Cuban people and their revolutionary leadership.
This is why solidarity with the Cuban revolution is not only a political but also a moral responsibility. Such responsibility is heavier than ever today, where Cuba is the sole country flying the flag of socialism and, in return, is exposed to the immeasurable attacks of US imperialism.
The effects of the US blockade on Cuba exceed billions of dollars each year; however, the consequences of this inhumane policy are too profound to be measured by economic data alone. This genocidal policy, which has been in practice for more than sixty years and has been hardened during the pandemic period, threatens every aspect of the social life, especially the health, nutrition, education and cultural development of the Cuban people.
Yet the US imperialism is not satisfied with the blockade; it carries out smear campaigns claiming the “failure” of socialism in Cuba by spreading all kinds of lies about the reasons for the economic difficulties which it actually aggravates itself with its blockade policy. Pouring millions of dollars into press and social media campaigns aiming to distort the causes of these problems, it tries every possible way to pave the way for political instability and social upheaval in the country.
We know that the purpose of all these despicable attacks is to pave the way for a so-called “humanitarian” military intervention in Cuba. We condemn the inhumane blockade policy and reject without hesitation any lies and attempts to destabilize Cuba.
The Communist Party of Turkey stands by the Cuban people and their legitimate revolutionary leadership. Our party declares that it will continue to strengthen its ties of friendship and solidarity with the Cuban people and the Communist Party of Cuba, who have stood up in the most difficult turns in history with an unshakable revolutionary will.
The moral armor that the Cuban revolution wore 70 years ago is strong enough to withstand all kinds of lies and distortions targeting it. The Communist Party of Turkey will act with an unwavering conviction in that, and will not allow any false allegation or prognostication that looks down on the honorable struggle of the Cuban people.
Glory to the 70th anniversary of the Moncada Assault!
Long live Socialist Cuba!
Long live internationalist solidarity!
Communist Party of Turkey
Central Committee