On June 26, 2024, the U.N. Human Rights Council in Geneva Switzerland issued a declaration signed by 123 countries demanding that the U.S. remove Cuba from the list of countreis that allegedly sponsor terrorism. [1]
Cuba’s President, Miguel Diaz-Canel, expressed his gratitude for this expression of support. He also pointed out out that the unjust accusation goes against the fundamental principles and the imperative norms of International Law, and that the process through which the designation for that list is made is neither clear nor transparent. In addition, he said this U.S. designation also causes extraordinary negative consequences, due to its intimidating effect and the obstacle to economic-financial operations of third parties, for fear of being fined. It also hinders access to food, medicines, fuel, medical equipment and other basic goods.
In addition, this U.S. designation was condemned by Alena Douhan, Special Rapporteur on the negative impact of unilateral coercive measures; Cecilia M. Bailliet, Independent Expert on human rights and international solidarity; and George Katrougalos, Independent Expert on the promotion of a democratic and equitable international order.
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[1] Statement by 123 Countries Demanding the Exclusion of Cuba from the Unilateral List of States That Allegedly Sponsor Terrorism, Cuba Ministry of Foreign Affairs (June 26, 2024);UN: Cuba is not a sponsor of terrorism, Granma (July 31, 2024); One hundred and twenty-three countries do not believe that Cuba sponsors terrorism, Granma (Aug. 1, 2024)
