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UN adopts resolution of global fight against COVID-19, fails to condemns US unilateral sanctions
Apr 03, 2020 03:01The UN General Assembly has unanimously approved a resolution for the first time on the coronavirus pandemic, calling for “multilateralism” in the fight against the virus, but failed to condemn unilateral US sanctions against countries.
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With a quarter of the world’s population under US sanctions, countries appeal to UN to intervene
Apr 01, 2020 03:38The governments of China, Cuba, Iran, Nicaragua, North Korea, Russia, Syria, and Venezuela – all under sanctions from the United States – sent a joint statement to the United Nations Secretary-General, the UN’s High Commissioner on Human Rights and the Director-General of the World Health Organization calling for an end to the unilateral American economic blockade, as they are, “illegal and blatantly violate international law and the charter of the United Nations.”
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Venezuela rejects US-proposed transition in exchange for sanctions relief
Apr 01, 2020 02:56Venezuela has rejected a scheme devised by the United States that envisages the removal of sanctions on the country if the elected government in Caracas steps down.
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Russia slams latest US pressure on Venezuela amid epidemic as 'tool of genocide'
Mar 28, 2020 14:50Russia has slammed the Trump administration's “narco-terrorism” allegations against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro as “absurd,” further noting that persisting US sanctions against Venezuela could develop into “a tool of genocide” when coupled with the coronavirus epidemic.
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US sanctions hamper coronavirus fight in Venezuela
Mar 27, 2020 13:40Venezuela’s economy relied on oil exports to generate the revenue necessary to import goods. With the fall in oil prices came a directed attack on Venezuela by a new round of unilateral and illegal sanctions from the United States. These sanctions prevented oil companies and transportation firms from doing business with Venezuela; international banks seized Venezuela’s holdings in their vaults, including $1.2 billion in gold in the Bank of England, and stopped doing business with Venezuela.
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Iran slams ‘baseless’ US accusations against Venezuela’s president
Mar 27, 2020 09:53Iran’s Foreign Ministry has slammed Washington’s “baseless” accusations against the Venezuelan president as the pinnacle of “obscene unilateralism” and a flagrant violation of international law.
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US ‘obsessed’ with Venezuela, FM says on allegations against Maduro
Mar 27, 2020 02:49Venezuelan Foreign Minister Jorge Arreaza has slammed the US regime for bringing new allegations against the President of the South American country, saying they are meant to give the administration in Washington more electoral confidence in the run-up to the presidential election in November.
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Eight countries write to UN Chief to demand lifting of illegal sanctions on various countries
Mar 26, 2020 06:25Eight countries have called on the United Nations (UN) chief to ask for the lifting of illegal sanctions on various countries that are hindering the global fight against the new coronavirus.
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EU urges intl. community to aid Iran's fight against COVID-19
Mar 24, 2020 03:09The EU has pledged €20 million in aid for Iran and Venezuela in their fight against the novel coronavirus, urging the international community to follow suit.
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IMF refuses aid to Venezuela in midst of Covid-19 crisis
Mar 22, 2020 14:54Recently Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro met with senior government officials in Caracas. During the meeting, the Venezuelan pharmaceutical body (CIFAR) and Venezuelan medical equipment companies said they would be able to increase production of machines and medicines to stem the coronavirus crisis; but, they said, they would need key raw materials that have to be imported.