Hundreds of lawyers worldwide have urged the United States to cease its use of unilateral economic sanctions. In a recent letter addressed to President Joe Biden, these legal professionals argue that such practices constitute collective punishment of civilians and violate international law, as reported by Bloomberg on August 12.
The sanctions imposed by the U.S. have severely isolated nations like Russia, Iran, Syria, Venezuela, and several others from the global economy. Despite these measures, many of these countries have developed workarounds to maintain their operations, according to the report.
In their letter, lawyers, legal organizations, and scholars warn that the continued use of sanctions may lead to economic instability, increased hunger, and reduced access to essential medicines and goods for the civilian populations of the affected countries. They emphasize the humanitarian impact and the potential long-term consequences on global economic stability.
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