41.   On Tuesday, a former member of the banned Iraqi Communist party announced the formation of a marxist party.

42.   Raadun said Turk, secretary general of a banned communist party, heard the verdict in silence.

43.   Supporters of the banned parties said they would demonstrate every day until their demands were met.

44.   The leader of the banned communist party is charged with inciting armed revolt, threatening the constitution, trying to weaken patriotic sentiment and spreading lies about Syria.