The group called on the UN to act urgently to prevent an escalation similar to that in Venezuela, in a letter signed by its secretary-general, Jeewantha Jayatissa; Wasantha Bandara of the National Patriotic Movement; Vasudeva Nanayakkara of the Democratic Left Front; Sumith Wanniarachchi, coordinator of the National Anti-Imperialist Forum and Uvindu Wijeweera, leader of the Second Generation.
The letter expresses concern about possible actions by the United States that may threaten the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Cuba.
“There is a fear that the current alleged legal and political actions directed against former Cuban officials, including the also Cuban leader Raul Castro, may be used as a pretext for new hostile measures against the Caribbean nation,” he said.
The organization recalls that for decades, Cuba suffered from unilateral economic measures and political pressure imposed by the United States since the triumph of the Cuban Revolution.
In this sense, he recalled the invasion of the Bay of Pigs in 1961 and the 637 attempts on the life of the historic Cuban leader Fidel Castro.
“These events have long been regarded by many around the world as matters of serious concern regarding respect for international law, state sovereignty and the principles enshrined in the UN Charter,” he said.
The Bolivarian Solidarity of Sri Lanka pointed out that the United Nations General Assembly has adopted on numerous occasions, and by overwhelming majorities, resolutions calling for an end to the economic, commercial and financial embargo against Cuba, which, he emphasized, reflect broad international support for the Cuban people and the principles of sovereign equality and non-interference in states’ internal affairs.
It stressed the just position of Cuba on the 1996 downing of Hermanos al Rescate aircraft from Florida, which repeatedly violated the airspace of the Antillean island and endangered the life of the Cuban people, despite the warnings from Havana authorities.
Cuba maintained that these incursions constituted violations of its sovereignty and posed a threat to national security, he said.
According to the Sri Lankan organization, many observers fear that the deliberate use of this incident to attack historical figures like Raúl Castro could undermine regional peace and stability.
In light of previous international incidents involving actions against foreign leaders and governments, concerns have been expressed about the possible consequences of any unilateral action directed against Cuba, he emphasized.
Thus, the Sri Lankan organization respectfully urged the United Nations to take all appropriate diplomatic measures within the framework of the international organization’s Charter to uphold international law, protect the sovereignty of member states and promote peaceful dialogue and mutual respect between nations.
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