The Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) has strongly condemned the decision by the United States government to reinstate Cuba on its list of countries allegedly sponsoring terrorism.
In a declaration issued on January 21, NAM described the move as “arbitrary and unilateral,” criticizing it as a politically motivated action that contradicts international calls for the normalization of relations with Cuba.
US President Donald Trump unjustly reinstated Cuba to the list.
The decision, which was announced on January 20, reverses the policy of the previous U.S. administration, which had removed Cuba from the list just days prior. NAM emphasized that such actions undermine the credibility of the U.S. terrorism list and exacerbate the ongoing economic, commercial, and economic blockade that has severely impacted Cuba for over six decades.
NAM, a global coalition of 120 member states advocating for non-alignment with major power blocs, reiterated that the embargo has caused immense economic hardship for Cuba, restricting its ability to engage in financial and commercial transactions. The movement called the accusations against Cuba “unjust and unfounded,” arguing that they serve as a pretext for additional coercive measures that violate the UN Charter and international law.
In its declaration, NAM urged the U.S. government to immediately remove Cuba from the terrorism list and lift the embargo, which has been widely condemned by the international community, including at the United Nations General Assembly.
Cuba has long maintained that the U.S. designation is politically motivated and aimed at justifying continued sanctions. The latest move by the U.S. government is expected to spark further diplomatic tensions, with NAM and other international organizations calling for renewed efforts to end economic restrictions on the island nation.
Observers note that this development is likely to fuel further discussions at upcoming international forums, including the United Nations, where the annual vote on lifting the U.S. embargo has consistently seen overwhelming global support for Cuba.
