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The International Communist League (ICL) is a multinational communist organization encompassing more than a dozen political parties and groups that espouse Marxist–Leninist–Maoist ideology, along with the ideas of Shining Path leader Abimael Guzmán.[1]
International Communist League | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Abbreviation | ICL |
| Founded | December 25, 2022 |
| Ideology | Communism Marxism–Leninism–Maoism Anti-revisionism Revolutionary socialism |
| Political position | Far-left |
Membership
editThe foundational document of the ICL is currently ratified and endorsed by 3 communist parties and 12 pre-party formations.[2]
| Country | Organization | Abbr. |
|---|---|---|
 Austria
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Committees for the Foundation of the (Maoist) Communist Party of Austria | KG(m)KPÖ |
 Brazil
|
Communist Party of Brazil[a] | P.C.B |
 Chile
|
Red Fraction of the Communist Party of Chile | FRPCCh |
 Colombia
|
Communist Party of Colombia (Red Fraction) | PCC(FR) |
| Proletarian Power – M-L-M Party Organization Colombia | PP-OP-MLM | |
 Ecuador
|
Communist Party of Ecuador – Red Sun | PCE-SR |
 Finland
|
Maoist Committee in Finland | MKS |
 France
|
Maoist Communist Party | PCm |
 Germany
|
Committee Red Flag | KRF |
 Mexico
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Committee for the Reconstitution of the Communist Party of Mexico | CR-PCM |
 Norway
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Serve the People – Communist League of Norway | TF-KB |
 Peru
|
Communist Party of Peru – Shining Path[b] | PCP |
 Spain
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Maoist Communist Party | PCM |
 Sweden
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Communist League of Sweden | SKF |
 Turkey
|
Communist Party of Turkey/Marxist–Leninist | TKP/ML |
History
editMaoist global organizations have previously existed, such as the Revolutionary Internationalist Movement (RIM) and the International Conference of Marxist–Leninist Parties and Organizations (ICMLPO), both somewhat declining by the 2010s.[3] During this same decade, numerous Gonzalo-adjacent organizations began springing up in Europe and Latin America.
In January 2022, communications were published on a Dutch Maoist blog, Communist International, expressing interest between multiple parties for a "Unified Maoist International Conference (UMIC)." In December 2022, it was declared that the conference resulted in the creation of a new International Communist League.[2]
Reception
editAnalysis of the ICL by some of the older Maoist movement has held sharp criticism. Statements from the Communist Party of India (Maoist)[4] and the Communist Party of the Philippines[5] express disagreements in ideological positioning, such as universal people's war, emphasis on Chairman Gonzalo, and an alleged premature desire for a new international organization.
Numerous other smaller Marxist-Leninist-Maoist formations have also levied criticism towards the ICL.
- Communist Workers’ Union, a Swedish formation[6]
- Construction Committee of the Maoist Communist Party of Galicia[7]
- Revolutionary Communists, a Norwegian organization[8]
- Communist Workers’ Union (MLM), a Colombian organization[9]
- Maoist Communist Union, an American organization[10]
In January 2024, several Maoist organizations in the US endorsed support for the ICL during an event hosted by Rising Tide Columbus, an Ohio-based political youth group.[11][12]
The British 'Red-Flag News' Maoist grouping has expressed support for the ICL, even republishing its statements.[13]
All ICL statements are translated into Russian by a small underground organization 'Maoist Collective of Russia'. The organization's attitude to ICL is not reported anywhere, but several MCR articles were posted on the International's website.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "International Communist League (ICL)". www.bannedthought.net. Retrieved 2023-09-08.
- ^ a b "Historical News of the successful Holding of the Unified Maoist International Conference: the International Communist League was founded! – Communist International". Retrieved 2023-09-08.
- ^ "Le mouvement maoïste au Népal, 1949-2008".
- ^ "The Stand of CPI(Maoist) on the Formation of the International Communist League (ICL)" (PDF).
- ^ "PRWC » On the announced formation by the International Communist League". PRWC | Philippine Revolution Web Central. Retrieved 2023-11-14.
- ^ Redaktionen (2023-02-20). "Det är helt fel idag att försöka skapa en Kommunistisk International, som tillämpar demokratisk centralism". arbetarforeningen.se (in Swedish). Retrieved 2024-02-18.
- ^ Rojo, Dazibao (2023-01-19). "DAZIBAO ROJO: GALIZA: Communiqué on the UMIC and the ICL ( CCCPMG)". DAZIBAO ROJO. Retrieved 2024-02-18.
- ^ "Merknader til stiftelseserklæringen til den Internasjonale kommunistiske foreningen (IKF) -" (in Norwegian Bokmål). 2023-02-27. Retrieved 2024-02-18.
- ^ Maoistroad (2023-01-01). "maoistroad: for debate - Why did the Communist Workers' Union (MLM) not participate in the Maoist International Conference organized by the CCIMU?". maoistroad. Retrieved 2024-02-18.
- ^ "A Critical Evaluation of Gonzaloism". Maoist Communist Union (U.S.A.). 2023-05-05. Retrieved 2024-02-18.
- ^ "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 2024-02-23.
- ^ "USA: Actions for Chairman Mao 130-Years – The Red Herald". 2024-01-11. Retrieved 2024-02-26.
- ^ "ICL: 18TH OF MARCH – DAY OF SOLIDARITY WITH POLITICAL PRISONERS – HONORING THE COMMUNIST AND REVOLUTIONARY PRISONERS". Red-Flag-News. 2024-03-11. Retrieved 2024-04-21.