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Venezuelan president among 52 people sanctioned for human rights violationsIt is the first use of the Justice for Victims of Corrupt Foreign Officials Act, the so-called Magnitsky law which won final approval in Parliament two weeks ago.CanadaNov 3, 2017
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Vladimir Putin accuses Canada of ‘political games’ over Magnitsky lawRussian President Vladimir Putin is accusing Canada of playing "unconstructive political games" by passing its own Magnitsky law this week.CanadaOct 20, 2017
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Bill targeting human rights abusers passes SenateA bill strongly protested by Russia, limiting business dealings with human rights abusers, has passed both the Senate and House.PoliticsOct 17, 2017
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Russia threatens Canada with retaliation as bill targeting human rights abusers nears passageA bill that targets foreign citizens deemed to be guilty of human rights abuses will be met with "resolve and reciprocal countermeasures," the Russian Embassy in Ottawa warns.CanadaOct 3, 2017
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