The Australian government says those hit with sanctions 'have engaged in, been responsible for, or been complicit in, serious violations or serious abuses of human rights in Iran'.
Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi, commander-in-chief of Iran's Army, is a target of the new sanctions.abc.net.au/news/australia-imposes-sanctions-on-iran-myanmar-military-leaders/101914608The Australian government has imposed sanctions on senior Iranian military and government officials, as well as the leaders of Myanmar's military junta.
Australia had faced criticism for its reluctance to join international sanctions against Myanmar's junta The government said those hit with sanctions "have engaged in, been responsible for, or been complicit in, serious violations or serious abuses of human rights in Iran". "These relate to the oppression of women in enforcing the Islamic dress code and violent suppression of peaceful protests in Iran."
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