New UK sanctions powers will enable action against supporters of illegal Israeli settlements
Global human rights commitments adopted by government extend reach to enablers of unlawful activity The UK is expanding its sanctions powers to freeze…
According to The Guardian, global human rights commitments adopted by government extend reach to enablers of unlawful activity The UK is expanding its sanctions powers to freeze assets and target entities enabling illegal Israeli settlements, obstructing humanitarian aid or unlawfully holding prisoners.
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