Geneva, June 8, 2026 (AFP) - UN rights chief urges US to lift tough Cuba sanctions

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2026-06-08

The United Nations rights chief on Monday urged Washington to immediately lift tough sanctions imposed on Cuba this year, warning they were causing widespread suffering and endangering lives. While Cuba has been under a US trade embargo since 1962, President Donald Trump has drastically ramped up pressure in recent months, cutting off its fuel supplies and threatening to take over the island. "The fuel restrictions imposed since early 2026 and re......

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