Divisions began to emerge in the Republican movement between leftists and conservatives. Members also included anarchists and other radical leftists. These and other policies contributed to alienating nationalists, leftists, and religious groups. The more moderate leftists were generally supporters of the Liberal Party. The right fist salute subsequently spread among leftists and anti-fascists across Europe. Riots became commonplace between neo-fascist supporters and radical leftists. In attacks against leftists in the 1970s, ultranationalists and reactionaries killed many Alevis. Universities had taken sides and each became headquarters for either the leftists or rightists. Such opponents included leftists and Islamists. Leftists and anarchists initiated the sit-in. Saied was supported by both Islamists and leftists. Despite Soviet misgivings, Castro continued calling for global revolution and the funding militant leftists. Never forget how heartless and bloodthirsty leftists are. With the death of Khomeini (one of the supporters of leftists), leftists were weakened. The Terror damaged the Soviet Union's reputation abroad, particularly among sympathetic leftists.