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Canada-India tension underscores a growing threat

Governments that support human rights and freedoms shouldn’t wait until their diaspora communities are at risk before they raise human rights concerns with other nations, including their allies.

Opinion
BY FARIDA DEIF
October 27, 2024

Opinion | BY FARIDA DEIF | October 27, 2024

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Canada-India tension underscores a growing threat

Governments that support human rights and freedoms shouldn’t wait until their diaspora communities are at risk before they raise human rights concerns with other nations, including their allies.

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