Canada's Trudeau refused to back down as Saudi Arabia ups the ante in ongoing human rights fight

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• Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is refusing to back down against Saudi Arabia in an ongoing feud over human rights that continues to escalate. 
• Trudeau on Wednesday made his first public statement about mounting diplomatic crisis with Saudi Arabia, promising to continue to defend human rights and stand firm against Saudi aggression.
• His comments came just hours after Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir warned of increased measures aimed at punishing Canada. 

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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is refusing to back down against Saudi Arabia in an ongoing feud over human rights that continues to escalate. 

Trudeau on Wednesday made his first public statement about mounting diplomatic crisis with Saudi Arabia, promising to continue to defend human rights and stand firm against Saudi aggression.

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