Cuba led a counter-resolution, which praised Sri Lanka for its “promotion and protection of human rights”. Cuba extended unconditional support to the brutal government by introducing the resolution prepared by Sri Lanka.
Perhaps nothing substantial for Tamils in Sri Lanka will come out of this Human Rights Geo-Political game, not simply in and of itself. Yet the game’s rules are changed, at least in this area of the world, when so many NAM members have not sided with a fellow member.
Cuba, which started the ALBA coalition with Venezuela in 2004, needs to reflect upon its foreign policy stance and especially in regards to Sri Lanka. It has politically backed Sri Lanka because, in part, they are both members of NAM, and Cuba often acts in a knee jerk manner when the US criticizes third world countries—understandably.
Yet Cuba goes overboard in backing this most ruthless Sri Lankan regime responsible for scores of thousands of civilian deaths, incarcerating hundreds of thousands without due process, taking over Tamil homes and businesses, places of worship and building hotels upon Tamil graveyards.
Cuba’s has acted immorally, and in contradiction to its long-time solidarity with the oppressed and exploited peoples of the world.
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