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U.S.: New Sanctions for Iran Rights Abusers | The U.S. Departments of Treasury and State today jointly announced sanctions against those whom they allege carried out human rights violations as part of a crackdown on demonstrators in the wake of a disputed election in June 2009. The sanctions restrict foreign assets of, business with, and travel involving the U.S. for three organizations — the Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), the Basij militia, and the national police — and one individual.
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