Australia sanctions Afghan Taliban officials over women’s rights abuses

Al JazeeraCenterEN 3 min read 100% complete by Alastair McCreadyDecember 6, 2025 at 05:18 AM

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In December 2025, Australia imposed financial sanctions and travel bans on four Taliban officials in Afghanistan. The sanctions target Muhammad Khalid Hanafi, Neda Mohammad Nadeem, Abdul-Hakim Sharei, and Abdul Hakim Haqqani, citing their roles in oppressing women and girls and undermining good governance. This action is enabled by a newly established autonomous sanctions framework for Afghanistan, which also includes an arms embargo. Foreign Minister Penny Wong stated the sanctions aim to hold the Taliban accountable for restricting access to education, employment, and public life for women. This framework builds upon existing UN Security Council sanctions against individuals and entities associated with the Taliban.

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Taliban ×250% Afghanistan ×360% Australia ×270% Penny Wong 80%

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