Canada to Impose Sanctions on Individuals Involved in Human Rights Abuses in Georgia
Canada’s Foreign Minister, Melanie Jolie, has announced that her country will impose sanctions on individuals and business entities involved in human rights violations or corruption. This decision was made during a press conference with the Latvian and Estonian Foreign Ministers and the Lithuanian Deputy Foreign Minister.
Canada is concerned about Russia’s actions in Georgia and wants to show solidarity with the Georgian people. The Canadian government will follow the example of Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia, which have already announced plans to impose national sanctions on those responsible for suppressing legitimate protests in Georgia.
The Baltic countries, including Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia, have published a list of individuals who are not allowed to enter their countries due to human rights violations. The list includes prominent Georgian politicians and businessmen such as Bidzina Ivanishvili and Vakhtang Gomelauri.
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