In a major move for international diplomacy, the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) and the Group of 77 and China have demanded the U.S. immediately remove Cuba from its list of state terrorism sponsors. 🔥 The joint declaration calls the designation “unjust” and a tool to justify harsh sanctions that have crippled Cuba’s economy for decades.
Sanctions Under Fire 🚫
The groups condemned unilateral U.S. measures as a “blockade” harming ordinary Cubans, urging Washington to end policies they claim violate international law. Over 250 countries and regions across both organizations – representing most of the Global South – backed the statement.
Why It Matters 🌐
NAM (121 members) and G77+China (130+ members) form a powerhouse bloc advocating for developing nations. Their rare joint action signals growing pressure to reform U.S.-Cuba relations strained since the 1960s. 🇨🇺🇺🇸
Analysts say this could reignite debates about sanctions’ effectiveness – and whether isolating Cuba still makes sense in 2024. What happens next? All eyes are on Washington’s response.
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Intl organizations call for removal of Cuba from U.S. terrorism list
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