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Record 1 2022-03-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Military Tactics
  • War and Peace (International Law)
  • International Relations
DEF

A restrictive measure designed to obstruct the commerce and communications of an unfriendly nation.

CONT

Local officials earlier said residents were in dire need of food, water and medicine because of Russia's blockade.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tactique militaire
  • Guerre et paix (Droit international)
  • Relations internationales
CONT

Le port stratégique de Marioupol, dans l'est de l'Ukraine, est soumis à un blocus de l'armée russe [...]

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Táctica militar
  • Guerra y paz (Derecho internacional)
  • Relaciones internacionales
DEF

Operación militar consistente en cortar las comunicaciones de una plaza, de un puerto, de un territorio o de un ejército.

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Record 2 2020-03-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Social Movements
  • Rights and Freedoms
DEF

The blocking of a road or other route as a civilian protest.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mouvements sociaux
  • Droits et libertés
CONT

Le conflit autochtone s'était transporté à Sherbrooke […] alors que ce groupe de manifestants masqués avait décidé de bloquer deux voies ferrées […] pour exercer un blocus.

Spanish

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