Australia sanctions four Sudanese leaders over human rights violations
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Sudan Tribune
Australia is imposing financial sanctions on four Sudanese leaders, including Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, and on the Al-Baraa Ibn Malik Brigade. The measures provide for asset freezes, a ban on transactions and exclusion from Australian territory in response to serious human rights violations, according to the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs.
Australia imposed financial sanctions and a ban on entering its territory on four Sudanese leaders for serious human rights violations linked to the war in Sudan, the Australian government announced on Thursday 5 November. The measures target army chief General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, Rapid Support Forces commander Mohamed Hamdan Daglo, known as Hemedti, former governor of West Darfur Tijani al-Taher Karshoum and RSF commander Hussein Barsham, according to the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs.
The sanctions include the freezing of assets subject to Australian law and a ban on financial transactions with the targeted individuals. They also target the Al-Baraa Ibn Malik Brigade, an armed formation fighting alongside the Sudanese army.
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong called for an immediate and lasting ceasefire, the protection of civilians and unhindered access for humanitarian aid. The decision follows similar measures taken by the United States, the European Union and the United Kingdom, including British sanctions announced on 26 October against 15 Sudanese commanders.
