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UN experts condemn new U.S. sanctions on Cuba
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Key pointsIndependent UN experts say new U.S. sanctions are worsening Cuba’s humanitarian crisis.
Main storyIndependent United Nations human rights experts have condemned a fresh round of U.S. sanctions against Cuba, describing them as an attempt to force political change in a sovereign state through coercive measures.
The experts, appointed by the UN Human Rights Council, made their position known on Thursday, warning that without urgent international action Cuba risked becoming “a silent Gaza.”
The issuesThe U.S. embargo and sanctions on Cuba have long been a source of international debate.
Bottom lineThe renewed criticism underscores growing international concern over the humanitarian impact of U.S. sanctions on Cuba, even as Washington maintains pressure on the Cuban government over political and security issues.