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Nicaragua Solidarity Coalition is partnering in thIs campaign initiated by the European Committee in Solidarity with the Sandinista Popular Revolution.

SIGN ONTO THE CAMPAIGN: LINK IS HERE

Introduction

In a world where respect for international law and justice are fundamental to peace and coexistence, it is unacceptable that the United States government continues to ignore the ruling of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague of June 27, 1986, which ruled in favor of Nicaragua. This campaign was born out of the need to highlight this injustice and demand compliance with a ruling that seeks to restore the dignity and rights of the Nicaraguan people.

We denounce the United States government's failure to comply and demand respect for the International Court's ruling, which requires the U.S. government to pay reparations to Nicaragua for the damages caused by its financing of the counterrevolution and its direct intervention in the war against the Nicaraguan people.

The facts

On June 27, 1986, the ICJ ruled in favor of Nicaragua, but the United States refused to respect the Court's decision, arguing that it lacked jurisdiction over the case. Following the Court's decision, the United States withdrew its Declaration on the Optional Clause, which established its acceptance of the Court's compulsory jurisdiction.

The ICJ determined that the United States had violated Nicaragua's sovereignty by carrying out acts of armed intervention and supporting the contras attacking the country from Honduras and Costa Rica.

The Court concluded that the United States was responsible for international wrongs, including the use of force and violation of the prohibition against intervention in the internal affairs of another state.

The ICJ ordered the United States to pay reparations to the Central American country for the damages caused by its actions. However, the United States failed to comply with this part of the ruling, arguing that the Court lacked jurisdiction over the case. Read more….

No War on Venezuela!

Join Week of Protest November 15-23

We encourage all members and supporters of the Nicaragua Solidarity Coalition to endorse this call for a worldwide Week of Actions, November 15-23, and to get involved in these actions to oppose US attack on Venezuela. We also call for actions within 24 hours of any major US escalation.

Inside the US: 

Read here the Call for a Week of Actions (US-based) from United National AntiWar Coalition (UNAC), joined by many other groups:   https://unac.notowar.net/no-war-on-venezuela-all-out-for-a-week-of-emergency-protests/

Endorse the Call (this is for both groups and individuals):  https://unac.notowar.net/no-war-on-venezuela-all-out-for-a-week-of-emergency-protests/#Endorsement

International/ outside the US:

Urgent Call for an International Week of Unified Action and Protest, from Zone of Peace:  https://zoneofpeace.org/week-of-action/

Join the Zone of Peace US/NATO Out Of Our Americas Network

Join the November 19 Regional Day of Action. Register your action here (and at the link below also): https://forms.gle/hxrH7hNmGHBrw72m8

Everyone everywhere:

Register your action, let others know how to join you: https://unac.notowar.net/no-war-on-venezuela-action-registration/

View actions happening around the world: https://unac.notowar.net/no-war-on-venezuela-actions/

Resources for activists for the Week of Actions:

Find available resources here: https://linktr.ee/handsoffvenezuela

Share your recommended resources with others: Email them to action4venezuela@gmail.com

Ideas for resources you can share (via the email above): Helpful talking points • Memes • Chant/slogan sheets • Sign templates • Leaflets and flyers • Recommended articles • Video clips • Photos • Graphics • Sample letters to the editor • Offer to speak at an event (Provide your name, your location, how others can reach you, and what you’re prepared to speak about)