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AXWORTHY ANNOUNCES SANCTIONS AGAINST SUDAN
June 20, 1996 No. 117
AXWORTHY ANNOUNCES SANCTIONS AGAINST SUDAN
Foreign Affairs Minister Lloyd Axworthy today announced that Canada will impose
diplomatic and travel restrictions on Sudanese government officials. The decision
was taken in accordance with United Nations Security Council Resolution 1054 of
April 26, 1996, calling on member states to impose sanctions against the
Government of Sudan for its implication in the assassination attempt on Egyptian
President Hosni Mubarak at the June 1995 OAU Summit in Addis Ababa, and for its
support of terrorist activities.
"This decision demonstrates concretely Canada's commitment to the fight against
international terrorism. It also underlines our belief in the importance and the
effectiveness of co-ordinated international action," said Mr. Axworthy.
Canada will be implementing the following sanctions: freezing the country's
representation in Canada at the present low level of two diplomats; prohibiting
Embassy personnel from travelling outside the National Capital region without
prior authorization; denying or restricting the entry or transit of members,
officials, or military personnel of the Government of Sudan; and instructing
Canadian government departments and agencies to refrain from organizing or
attending international conferences or meetings in Sudan.
Similar action is being taken by other countries, notably the United States and
members of the European Union.
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For further information, media representatives may contact:
Catherine Lappe
Director of Communications
Office of the Minister of Foreign Affairs
(613) 995-1851
Media Relations Office
Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade
(613) 995-1874
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