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The EU's new chief diplomat Josep Borrell announced plans for a new human rights blacklist. EPA
The EU's new chief diplomat Josep Borrell announced plans for a new human rights blacklist. EPA
EU backs global sanctions programme for rights abusers
Foreign ministers agree to push ahead with plans to tackle the worst cases worldwide
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The National
10 December, 2019