123 countries demand Cuba's exclusion from unilateral list

 

HAVANA, Cuba, Jul 31 (ACN) The Cuban Ministry of Foreign Affairs published the declaration of 123 countries demanding the exclusion of Cuba from the unilateral list of States that allegedly sponsor terrorism.

Below is the full text of the document:

Human Rights Council, Geneva, Switzerland, June 27, 2024

The List of Alleged State Sponsors of Terrorism is contrary to the fundamental principles and peremptory norms of international law, including international solidarity.

The process by which the designation for such a list is made is neither clear nor transparent and has a negative impact on the realization and enjoyment of fundamental human rights, including the rights to food, health, education, economic and social rights, the right to life and the right to development.

In this respect, our countries demand the exclusion of Cuba from the List of States that allegedly sponsor terrorism, the effects of which reinforce the economic, commercial and financial blockade imposed by the government of the United States.

The permanence of Cuba on that list has extraordinarily negative consequences for the Cuban economy, due to its intimidating effect and the obstacle to economic-financial operations of third parties with Cuba, for fear of being fined. It hinders the country's possibilities of accessing food, medicines, fuel, medical equipment and other basic goods, which impacts the realization of economic, social and cultural rights.

Instead of imposing unilateral coercive measures contrary to international law, we must foster international solidarity and cooperation to address common challenges, promote and protect all human rights for all, and achieve sustainable development goals.