Statement by 123 countries demanding the exclusion of Cuba from the Unilateral List of States that allegedly sponsor terrorism
Geneva, June 26th, 2024
The List of States Allegedly Sponsoring Terrorism goes against the fundamental principles and peremptory norms of international law, including international solidarity. The process through which the designation is made is unclear and non-transparent.
It negatively affects the realization and enjoyment of fundamental human rights, including the rights to food, health, education, economic and social rights, the right to life and right to development.
In this sense, 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 causes extraordinary negative consequences on the Cuban economy, due to its intimidating effect and the hindering of 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 face common challenges, promote and protect all human rights for all and achieve sustainable development goals.
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List of countries that supported the above statement is as under:
- Algeria
- Angola
- Benin
- Botswana
- Burkina Faso
- Burundi
- Cape Verde
- Cameroon
- Central African Republic
- Chad
- Comoros
- Democratic Republic of Congo
- Djibouti
- Egypt
- Equatorial Guinea
- Eritrea
- Eswatini
- Ethiopia
- Gabon
- Gambia
- Ghana
- Guinea
- Guinea-Bisau
- Cote d´Ivoire
- Kenya
- Lesotho
- Liberia
- Libya
- Madagascar
- Malawi
- Mali
- Mauritania
- Mauritius
- Mozambique
- Namibia
- Níger
- Nigeria
- Republic of the Congo
- Rwanda
- Sao Tome y Principe
- Senegal
- Seychelles
- Sierra Leone
- Somalia
- South Africa
- Sudan
- Tanzania
- Togo
- Tunisia
- Uganda
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
- Afghanistan
- Bahrain
- Bangladesh
- Brunei Darussalam
- Bhutan
- Cambodia
- India
- Indonesia
- Iraq
- Iran
- Jordan
- Kuwait
- Laos
- Lebanon
- Malaysia
- Maldives
- Mongolia
- Myanmar
- Nepal
- North Korea
- Oman
- Pakistan
- Palestine
- Philippines
- Qatar
- Saudi Arabia
- Singapore
- Syria
- Sri Lanka
- Thailand
- East Timor
- Turkmenistan
- United Arab Emirates
- Uzbekistan
- Vietnam
- Yemen
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Bahamas
- Barbados
- Belize
- Bolivia
- Chile
- Colombia
- Cuba
- Dominica
- Dominican Republic
- Ecuador
- Grenada
- Guatemala
- Guyana
- Haiti
- Honduras
- Jamaica
- Nicaragua
- Panama
- Peru
- Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Saint Lucia
- Saint Vicent and Grenadines
- Suriname
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Venezuela
- Azerbaijan
- Belarús
- Fiji
- Papua New Guinea
- Vanuatu
Other countries:
- Türkiye
- China
- Brazil
- Russian Federation
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