INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Canada announced new sanctions on Sunday against six Russian officials following the death of opposition leader Alexei Navalny last month in
services," a statement by Canada's foreign affairs department said.The six people "were involved in the violation of Mr
Navalny's human rights, his cruel punishment and ultimately, his death," it said."Alongside our partners, Canada will maintain pressure on
the Russian government to conduct a full and transparent inquiry into the death of Mr
Navalny," Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly said in a statement."This increased pressure on the Russian government sends a clear signal
that human rights must be unequivocally respected."After the death of Alexei Navalny, Russian President Vladimir Putin's most vocal critic,
the Canadian government summoned Russia's ambassador to "demand a full and transparent investigation" into his death.Navalny died on Feb
16 in unclear circumstances in a penal colony in the Arctic, where he was serving a 19-year prison sentence for "extremism." He was 47 years
old.His family and allies have accused the Kremlin of ordering him killed and Western leaders have said Putin is "responsible" for his
