Republican Sinn Féin extends greetings and solidarity to the 8th International Symposium Against Isolation. The struggle against imperialism is international. It is not enough to oppose imperialism in one country without opposing it across the world.

In Ireland the struggle against British imperialism and the occupation of part of our country goes on. One front of that struggle is being waged within the walls of Maghaberry prison by the Republican prisoners in defence of their right to political status.

In supporting the campaign of the Irish Republican prisoners in Maghaberry we take this opportunity to salute all political prisoners who are engaged in struggle against imperialism – the common enemy of humanity. We face a common enemy but also share common goals.

The fight for political, social and economic freedom is the concern of all humanity.