India Bina Das: Socialist and militant anti-imperialist, she was arrested after a public assassination attempt on the British Governor of Bengal. She remained committed to ending imperialist influence and capitalism in India. Wrote an autobiography on her experiences. Iraq Hanna Batatu: Palestinian historian and communist, he wrote one of the most important and comprehensive books on the history of modern Iraq and it's political movements. Malaysia Rashid Maidin: Communist leader who participated in the armed struggle against the reactionary government for decades. Wrote a short autobiography on his experiences. Nepal Ahuti: Maoist militant and radical poet, his poems are passionate attacks on capitalism and imperialism and all of the harm these cause the working people. Philippines Amado Hernandez: Leftist poet and trade unionist he was imprisoned for political reasons for years. Wrote passionate poems against the Filipino government and capitalism in general. |