The United Nations has warned that tougher US sanctions against Cuba have led to a sharp rise in infant mortality and a sharp decline in the survival rate of children with cancer. This is one of the harshest condemnations issued by the United Nations over Washington's pressure against Cuba. United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk issued a statement on Monday saying that US President Trump is trying to force changes in the country by cutting off fuel supplies to Cuba. This move has left the country with a population of 10 million without access to water, food, and medical services. According to Türk, these and other restrictions “are directly harming the Cuban people, especially the most vulnerable groups”. “The death of children due to doctors not being able to obtain necessary medical supplies and medicines is unacceptable, and these sanctions must be lifted immediately,” he said.

The United Nations has warned that tougher US sanctions against Cuba have led to a sharp rise in infant mortality and a sharp decline in the survival rate of children with cancer. This is one of the harshest condemnations issued by the United Nations over Washington's pressure against Cuba. United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk issued a statement on Monday saying that US President Trump is trying to force changes in the country by cutting off fuel supplies to Cuba. This move has left the country with a population of 10 million without access to water, food, and medical services. According to Türk, these and other restrictions “are directly harming the Cuban people, especially the most vulnerable groups”. “The death of children due to doctors not being able to obtain necessary medical supplies and medicines is unacceptable, and these sanctions must be lifted immediately,” he said.