The press service of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Australia Penny Wong noted on December 10, 2022, that the Australian government introduced sanctions under the “Magnitsky Act” against 13 individuals and two legal entities from Russia and Iran in response to the violation of human rights and the invasion of Ukraine.
Source: The press service of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Australia Penny Wong
Sanctions, in particular, were introduced against Iran’s Morality Police, the pro-government Basij Resistance Force and six people involved in the brutal suppression of protests that broke out in Iran in mid-September after the death of Mahsa Amini.
Restrictions have also been imposed against seven Russian citizens involved in the assassination attempt on former Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny.
In addition, Australia joins partners in announcing further targeted sanctions against three Iranian individuals and one company involved in the supply of drones to Russia for use against Ukraine.
“Russia is using Iranian-made drones to target civilians and critical infrastructure, with the intention of denying Ukrainian people energy, heating and water as they face freezing winter temperatures. The supply of drones to Russia is evidence of the role Iran plays in destabilizing global security. This listing highlights that those who provide material support to Russia will face consequences. The Australian Government calls on countries to exert their influence on Russia to end its illegal, immoral war. Australia stands with the people of Ukraine and with the people of Iran,” noted the press service of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Australia Penny Wong.
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