August 6 and 9 marks 80 years since the unthinkable: the dropping of two American atomic bombs on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki by the United States of America, instantly killing tens of thousands of people and leaving scars that persist to this day.
World War II had already ended in Europe. The bombs were dropped on a Japan that had already been militarily defeated.
The World Peace Council condemns in the strongest way the new plans of
the government of Israel to invade the already destroyed Palestinian
Gaza strip in order to occupy Gaza City and proceed with its murderous
genocidal plans. While more than 60.000 Palestinians have died from the
Israeli occupation army the last 22 months, the Israeli regime and its
armed forces are assassinating daily dozens of helpless civilian
Palestinians even when they seek the limited humanitarian aid entering
In light of the government's recent statements regarding a possible recognition of the State of Palestine, the Portuguese Council for Peace and Cooperation (CPPC) reaffirms its long-standing demand: this recognition must be made immediately, without conditionality, and must correspond to the recognition of a viable and sovereign Palestinian State within the pre-1967 borders and with East Jerusalem as its capital, as determined by international law and relevant United Nations resolutions.
Following the Moroccan Minister of Foreign Affairs' visit to Portugal and a meeting with the Portuguese Minister of Foreign Affairs, a joint Portugal-Morocco statement was released on July 22, expressing the Portuguese government's alignment with Morocco's unacceptable position, which illegally occupies territories in Western Sahara.
Actions of solidarity with the Palestinian people took place from north to south of the country.
On July 1st, in Coimbra, a human chain and parade took place.
On July 4th, in Faro, more than two hundred people demonstrated their solidarity with the Palestinian people, demanding recognition of the rights of the Palestinian people, as well as recognition of the State of Palestine.
The Portuguese Council for Peace and Cooperation strongly condemns the bombings carried out by the United States of America against Iran, in violation of international law and the United Nations Charter. The US involvement in the new escalation of the war initiated on the 13th by Israel is further evidence of the deep complicity that unites the two countries in the destabilization of the Middle East. The US attacks constitute a dangerous militaristic escalation in the region, which must be stopped and reversed—which will only be possible through negotiations.
On June 24th, a rally for peace and to denouncing NATO's objectives was held.
Several people attended the event, which took place in front of the José Saramago Foundation, also a profound humanist and advocate for peace.
CPPC condemns Israeli attacks against Iran
The Portuguese Council for Peace and Cooperation (CPPC) strongly condemns this morning's Israeli attacks against Iran, carried out in blatant disregard for international law, and warns of their extreme gravity and possible consequences.
On June 13th, in Porto, amid slogans, cultural events, and interventions by various organizations, including the CPPC, demands were made for an end to the genocide, Israel's escalation of the war in the Middle East was condemned, and the urgency of a free Palestine and its recognition by the Portuguese government was reaffirmed.
The demonstration called by the CPPC, CGTP-IN, MPPM, and Projecto Ruído in the late afternoon of the 4th in Lisbon was large and intense. Banners, posters, and slogans demanded an end to the genocide and occupation, peace, and respect for the national rights of the Palestinian people. Encouraged by the Rhythms of Resistance, the protesters demanded immediate recognition of the State of Palestine from the Portuguese authorities.
