In a bold stance against what it deems an unjust and politically motivated designation, the Joint Committee of Democratic Unions of Sri Lanka has confirmed its support for Cuba’s demand to be removed from the United States’ list of state sponsors of terrorism. This committee, representing a broad spectrum of Sri Lankan democratic unions, emphasized that the inclusion of Cuba on this list serves political purposes that inflict severe economic hardships on the Cuban people.
In a recent statement, the committee highlighted that despite these adversities, Cuba continues to stand as a resilient symbol for those opposing imperialism worldwide. The organization’s declaration aligns with the Cuban Foreign Ministry’s stance, insisting that U.S. recognition of Cuba’s cooperation in combating terrorism is insufficient. The committee demands that the U.S. must go further and entirely remove Cuba from this list, which it describes as unjust and arbitrary.
This call from the Joint Committee of Democratic Unions of Sri Lanka is part of a broader wave of international support for Cuba. Various Sri Lankan organizations have recently joined the global outcry against the aggressive U.S. policy toward Cuba. These groups are unified in their demand for the complete and permanent removal of Cuba from the list of state sponsors of terrorism.
Among the notable voices, the Left Democratic Front of Sri Lanka and the Sri Lanka-Cuba Parliamentary Friendship Association have also urged the current U.S. administration to lift the measures that they consider inhumane and widely rejected by the international community. These Sri Lankan organizations argue that such measures exacerbate the suffering of the Cuban people and are inconsistent with the spirit of international solidarity and justice.
The inclusion of Cuba on the U.S. list of state sponsors of terrorism has long been a contentious issue, criticized by various countries and international bodies. They argue that this designation is not based on current realities but is a relic of Cold War-era politics. The Joint Committee of Democratic Unions of Sri Lanka’s recent declaration adds significant weight to the growing international movement calling for the rectification of what many see as a historical wrong.
In conclusion, the Joint Committee of Democratic Unions of Sri Lanka’s firm stance against the inclusion of Cuba on the list of terrorist states underscores a broader demand for justice and fairness in international relations. Their support for Cuba’s removal from the list highlights the enduring spirit of global solidarity against policies perceived as imperialistic and punitive.
