Canada launches 58-nation initiative to stop arbitrary detentions
On 15 Feb, Canada launched a 58-nation initiative to stop countries from detaining foreign citizens for diplomatic leverage. Other signatories include Japan, Britain, Australia and virtually all members of the 27-nation European Union.
Even the declaration does not target any nation, a Canadian official said the initiative had been sparked by concern over arrests of foreigners by China, Iran, Russia and North Korea. Also, the declaration could help put pressure on Beijing.
The Canadian initiative was started last year by Francois-Philippe Champagne, Garneau’s predecessor. Champagne said by working together nations could better focus attention on the detainees.
Source: Reuters #Feb15
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-canada-diplomacy-detainees-idUSKBN2AF0NV
#Canada #ChinaHostageDiplomacy #58NationInitiative
On 15 Feb, Canada launched a 58-nation initiative to stop countries from detaining foreign citizens for diplomatic leverage. Other signatories include Japan, Britain, Australia and virtually all members of the 27-nation European Union.
Even the declaration does not target any nation, a Canadian official said the initiative had been sparked by concern over arrests of foreigners by China, Iran, Russia and North Korea. Also, the declaration could help put pressure on Beijing.
The Canadian initiative was started last year by Francois-Philippe Champagne, Garneau’s predecessor. Champagne said by working together nations could better focus attention on the detainees.
Source: Reuters #Feb15
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-canada-diplomacy-detainees-idUSKBN2AF0NV
#Canada #ChinaHostageDiplomacy #58NationInitiative