UN Demands That the U.S. Remove Cuba From List of Countries Sponsoring Terrorism
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July 30, 2024 Hour: 10:55 pm
The text states that the inclusion of Cuba «has exacerbated uncertainty and fear» of the nations that make up the international community when it comes to carrying out financial exchanges
Several independent experts from the United Nations (UN) demanded the withdrawal of Cuba by the United States (USA) The United States Government added to the list of States that sponsor terrorism (SSOT), adding that the economic, commercial and financial blockade against the Caribbean nation must be lifted.
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The group of experts indicated that the presence of Cuba in this list causes a conglomeration of restrictions from an economic and financial point of view which hinder the ability to resolve Cuban Government to provide assistance to its people.
The redesignation of Cuba as SSOT has added to the challenges already faced by the people of Cuba during the last three or four years, together with severe disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, natural disasters and economic and financial developments that have affected global supply chains and prices of commodities and energy,» the paper underlines.
On the other hand, the text notes that the inclusion of Cuba «has exacerbated uncertainty and fear» The Committee also notes that the Caribbean States have a role to play in the international community’s efforts to promote trade and financial exchanges with the country.
The unilateral designation of Cuba as a SSOT is contrary to the fundamental principles of international law, including the principle of the sovereign equality of States, non-intervention in the internal affairs of states and peaceful resolution of international disputes», stressed the UN expert group.
Among the damages caused by this decision, experts listed the limitation on obtaining licenses for the export of medicines and medical equipment to the country, and this consequently leads to a shortage “which affects all priority health sectors, including cardiovascular disease, pediatric oncology, oncology, obstetrics and gynecology”.
“We urge the United States Government to fully comply with all its international human rights obligations, including extraterritorial, and to take prompt action to end those measures”, they insisted.
They also emphasized that “the US government must end the restrictions imposed on Cuba”.
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Fuente: UN-News
