Hundreds of lawyers worldwide are urging President Joe Biden to halt U.S. unilateral sanctions, calling them a breach of international law and a form of 'collective punishment' harming everyday people, Bloomberg reports. The pushback highlights growing global frustration with America's role as the world's self-appointed sheriff.
Why it matters: The U.S. has imposed sanctions on countries like Cuba for over 60 years—blocking trade, freezing assets, and limiting access to essentials like medicine. During COVID-19, Cuba couldn’t import life-saving respirators due to these restrictions. 'This isn’t policy—it’s cruelty,' one advocate said.
Cuba’s crisis: Over 10 million residents still face shortages of food, fuel, and basic supplies. Imagine needing cancer drugs that never arrive because of a foreign government’s spreadsheet. The lawyers’ letter argues such measures violate human rights and destabilize the global order.
While Washington claims sanctions target governments, real people pay the price. Will this legal revolt spark change? The world is watching.
The pushback highlights growing global frustration with America's role as the world's self-appointed sheriff.
'This isn’t policy—it’s cruelty,' one advocate said.
The lawyers’ letter argues such measures violate human rights and destabilize the global order.
The world is watching.
