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Group Files Application to International Court of Justice Against Iran Over Downing of Flight PS752

An International Coordination and Response Group (ICRG) that is comprised of ministers from Canada, Sweden, Ukraine, and the United Kingdom has filed a joint application with the International Court of Justice against Iran over the downing of Flight PS752. The downing of Flight PS752 on January 2020 resulted in the loss of 176 lives, including 57…


Canada, Allies Head to International Court Over Iran’s Downing of Flight PS752

Canada is among four countries turning to international law to ensure Iran is held accountable for shooting down Flight PS752 more than three years ago. The group of nations—which also includes Britain, Sweden and Ukraine—called on Iran six months ago to agree to binding arbitration through a United Nations convention designed to protect commercial aircraft…


Trudeau Commits to Seeking Justice for Flight PS752 Victims on Three-Year Anniversary

TORONTO—Prime Minister Justin Trudeau reaffirmed his government’s commitment to seeking justice for the victims of Flight PS752 on Sunday as he joined Canadians across the country in marking three years since the Iranian military shot the plane down. Trudeau’s remarks came at an often−emotional ceremony in North Toronto, one of several such events taking place…


Canadians to Mark Third Anniversary of Flight PS752 Downing at Countrywide Ceremonies

TORONTO—Grieving relatives will mark three years since the Iranian military shot down Flight PS752 today at commemoration ceremonies in 12 major cities across Canada and 26 countries around the globe. Families will partake in rallies from Vancouver to Toronto and St. John’s to mark the anniversary of the downed flight, which killed 176 people including…


‘Senseless’: After Three Years, Mourners of Flight PS752 Victims Still Seek Justice

Grieving relatives will mark three years since the Iranian military shot down Flight PS752 on Sunday by holding rallies across the country and pushing Ottawa to take a tougher stance against Iran. “It has been a long journey for the families, but we still have hope,” said Hamed Esmaeilion, head of the Association of Families…


Canada, Allies Demand Iran Submit to Binding Arbitration for Downing of Flight PS752

Canada is among four countries calling on Iran to agree to binding arbitration for shooting down Flight PS752 nearly three years ago. The group of nations—which also includes Britain, Sweden and Ukraine—made the request today through a United Nations convention designed to protect commercial aircraft from attack. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps shot down the…