Syrian Communist Party calls from Damascus for escalation of class struggle and workers’ mobilisation

In its assessment of the international situation, the Political Bureau pointed to the deepening structural crisis of capitalism and intensifying inter-imperialist contradictions, reflected in the expansion of wars and conflicts. It cited the continuing war in Ukraine, US aggression against Venezuela and threats against Cuba, US-Israeli aggression against Iran and Lebanon, and the continued Israeli attacks on the Palestinian people with full US support.

The statement also criticised the proposed Mecca mutual-defence agreement involving Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan. The party argued that the agreement could be used against national liberation movements in the region and could become an instrument of military intervention under US direction, particularly if Washington were to reduce its direct military presence in the region in order to concentrate on its rivalry with China. It described the arrangement as a possible reorganisation of forces within the wider NATO-aligned camp in the service of imperialist interests.

On Syria, the Political Bureau denounced the colonial conspiracy that had brought “dark, authoritarian and dependent forces” to power as part of a project for a “New Greater Middle East” and “Greater Zion.” It accused the current authorities of abandoning national and sovereign rights and condemned their official silence in the face of Israeli incursions and attacks in southern Syria, arguing that the region was being handed over to Israel.

The party also welcomed the growth of protests in European capitals against impoverishment and cuts to education and healthcare, as well as the mass demonstrations in the United States under the slogan “No Kings.”

Opposition to privatisation and attacks on workers

Turning to domestic policy, the Political Bureau warned that the economic and social measures of the current authorities—including privatisation, market liberalisation, reductions in public-sector employment and the dismissal of tens of thousands of workers and employees—would worsen living conditions and undermine the country's productive capacity.

It criticised the abandonment of social-protection programmes and policies it said were damaging the foundations of industrial and agricultural production.

The party praised the labour and popular protests held in different Syrian cities over recent months. These mobilisations have involved public-sector employees, workers, teachers, taxi drivers and street vendors protesting decisions that have affected hundreds of thousands of public-sector workers.

The Political Bureau described these protests as evidence of the population’s readiness to defend its rights. It called for support for the mobilisations so that they could secure improved wages and working conditions and restore the role of effective trade unions.

Organisational work and party anniversary

The meeting also discussed organisational matters and the party’s publications. The Political Bureau welcomed the launch of the party’s website and the work of the editorial team behind its publication Nidal al-Shaab (“People’s Struggle”). It called on party organisations to increase their contributions and strengthen the work of specialised party departments.

The statement reaffirmed the party’s commitment to Marxism-Leninism and proletarian internationalism, and to preserving the legacy of the Bakdash school, which it associated with principled consistency and integrity in serving the people.

The meeting coincided with the anniversary of the party’s foundation. After its conclusion, members of the Political Bureau and comrades from the Damascus organisation visited the grave of Khalid Bakdash on Mount Qasioun and laid a wreath in his memory.

The statement was issued by the Political Bureau of the Syrian Communist Party in Damascus on 28 October 2026. This is the first time that such a statement was issued in Damascus since imperalist-backed HTS came to power in Syria.