NEW YORK, Oct 29 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- The United Nations (UN) General Assembly on Wednesday adopted a resolution calling for an end to the decades-old US embargo on Cuba, Xinhua reported.
UN Votes Overwhelmingly To End US Embargo On Cuba
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The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution urging the end of the US embargo on Cuba, criticizing the Helms-Burton Act for undermining sovereignty and trade freedom. It calls for repeal of such laws and requests a report on implementation.
- UN vote marks 34th consecutive resolution to end US embargo on Cuba.
- Resolution criticizes Helms-Burton Act’s extraterritorial effects.
- UN Secretary-General to report on implementation at next session.
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