Australia’s Afghanistan sanctions emphasise accountability (Saima Afzal – Lowy The Interpreter)

Australia’s imposition of a new autonomous sanctions framework for Afghanistan is a significant development that shows how middle powers can react to persistent human rights violations when multilateral mechanisms are either slow or ineffective. The framework empowers Canberra to apply direct financial sanctions and travel restrictions on Taliban officials involved in systematic oppression while preserving space for humanitarian engagement.

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