Cuba
Remove Cuba from U.S. List of State Sponsors of Terrorism!
The Outaouais-Cuba Friendship Association joins its voice with those of the Cuban people, and governments and organizations around the world in demanding that Cuba be removed from the unilateral and arbitrary list of State Sponsors of Terrorism, created by the U.S. Department of State.
Cuba is extremely
clear when it comes to the fight against
terrorism. Not only is Cuba acting in accordance with
international law
on this issue, it has actively supported the work of the United
Nations
in the creation of the Counterterrorism Office and has
collaborated
with the United Nations
and other countries in the fight against international
terrorism.
Cuba's commitment to its fight against terrorism was enshrined
in its
renewed constitution of 2019. Over the years, Cuba itself has
been the
victim of terrorist acts which have claimed the lives of 3,478
people
and injured 1,099
others.
In international forums Cuba has repeatedly emphasized the essential role of international cooperation in the fight against terrorism. It has denounced the double standards and selectivity which predominate in matters of terrorism and stressed that, without tackling this problem, the scourge of terrorism cannot be eradicated. Cuba has also stressed that UN actions must be based on respect for the principles enshrined in the UN Charter and international law, in particular respect for sovereign equality, non-interference and non-intervention in the internal affairs of States.
The arbitrary, unfair and unjustified list of state sponsors of terrorism created by the U.S. Department of State exacerbates the already extremely difficult conditions in Cuba due to the criminal U.S. blockade. The explicit objective of both measures is to inflict suffering on the Cuban people and cause dissatisfaction amongst them.
We call on our own government to take a stand on this issue, knowing full well that Cuba does not deserve to be on such a list, and demand that the U.S. government stop these arbitrary measures and act in accordance with international law.
It is high time to put an end to this additional burden that weighs on the Cuban people and their government. Every day they face obstacles that may seem insurmountable but, with courage and creativity, they find new ways to overcome these illegal and inhumane measures and to defend their dignity and independence.
This article was published in
Volume 54
Number 35 - May 2024
Article Link:
https://cpcml.ca/Tmlm2024/Articles/MS543511.HTM
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