Britain announced sanctions against 30 people, including Russian and Iranian officials. The sanctions mark International Anti-Corruption Day and Global Human Rights day. Britain on Friday announced sanctions against 30 people worldwide, including Russian and Iranian officials, targeting those it deems responsible for acts of torture, sexual violence, and the violent repression of street protests. The British government said its sanctions were coordinated with international partners to mark International Anti-Corruption Day and Global Human Rights Day. Britain also sanctioned figures involved in Myanmar's military, which it said were involved in committing massacres, torture and rape.

Source: News 24 December 09, 2022 14:22 UTC