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.

List of countries that supported the above statement is as under:

  1. Algeria
  2. Angola
  3. Benin
  4. Botswana
  5. Burkina Faso
  6. Burundi
  7. Cape Verde
  8. Cameroon
  9. Central African Republic
  10. Chad
  11. Comoros
  12. Democratic Republic of Congo
  13. Djibouti
  14. Egypt
  15. Equatorial Guinea
  16. Eritrea
  17. Eswatini
  18. Ethiopia
  19. Gabon
  20. Gambia
  21. Ghana
  22. Guinea
  23. Guinea-Bisau
  24. Cote d´Ivoire
  25. Kenya
  26. Lesotho
  27. Liberia
  28. Libya
  29. Madagascar
  30. Malawi
  31. Mali
  32. Mauritania
  33. Mauritius
  34. Mozambique
  35. Namibia
  36. Níger
  37. Nigeria
  38. Republic of the Congo
  39. Rwanda
  40. Sao Tome y Principe
  41. Senegal
  42. Seychelles
  43. Sierra Leone
  44. Somalia
  45. South Africa
  46. Sudan
  47. Tanzania
  48. Togo
  49. Tunisia
  50. Uganda
  51. Zambia
  52. Zimbabwe
  53. Afghanistan
  54. Bahrain
  55. Bangladesh
  56. Brunei Darussalam
  57. Bhutan
  58. Cambodia
  59. India
  60. Indonesia
  61. Iraq
  62. Iran
  63. Jordan
  64. Kuwait
  65. Laos
  66. Lebanon
  67. Malaysia
  68. Maldives
  69. Mongolia
  70. Myanmar
  71. Nepal
  72. North Korea
  73. Oman
  74. Pakistan
  75. Palestine
  76. Philippines
  77. Qatar
  78. Saudi Arabia
  79. Singapore
  80. Syria
  81. Sri Lanka
  82. Thailand
  83. East Timor
  84. Turkmenistan
  85. United Arab Emirates
  86. Uzbekistan
  87. Vietnam
  88. Yemen
  89. Antigua and Barbuda
  90. Bahamas
  91. Barbados
  92. Belize
  93. Bolivia
  94. Chile
  95. Colombia
  96. Cuba
  97. Dominica
  98. Dominican Republic
  99. Ecuador
  100. Grenada
  101. Guatemala
  102. Guyana
  103. Haiti
  104. Honduras
  105. Jamaica
  106. Nicaragua
  107. Panama
  108. Peru
  109. Saint Kitts and Nevis
  110. Saint Lucia
  111. Saint Vicent and Grenadines
  112. Suriname
  113. Trinidad and Tobago
  114. Venezuela
  115. Azerbaijan
  116. Belarús
  117. Fiji
  118. Papua New Guinea
  119. Vanuatu

Other countries:

  1. Türkiye
  2. China
  3. Brazil
  4. Russian Federation

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