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Australia Sanctions Taliban Officials for Human Rights Violations

12/6/2025

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Australia announced sanctions on four Taliban officials on December 6, 2025, due to deteriorating human rights conditions in Afghanistan.
Foreign Minister Penny Wong said the officials oppress women and undermine governance.
The sanctions target three Taliban ministers and the chief justice for restricting women’s access to education and employment.
The action forms part of a new framework allowing Australia to impose sanctions to pressure the Taliban after evacuations.

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Australia announced sanctions on four Taliban officials on December 6, 2025, due to deteriorating human rights conditions in Afghanistan.
Foreign Minister Penny Wong said the officials oppress women and undermine governance.
The sanctions target three Taliban ministers and the chief justice for restricting women’s access to education and employment.
The action forms part of a new framework allowing Australia to impose sanctions to pressure the Taliban after evacuations.