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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Sam Blewett

UK sanctions target global human rights abuses, corruption and sexual violence

PA Wire

Britain has targeted individuals accused of human rights abuses, corruption and sexual violence in 30 sanctions across nearly a dozen countries.

Foreign Secretary James Cleverly said the asset freeze and travel bans announced on Friday “expose those behind the heinous violations”.

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