SYNDNEY: The Australian government has announced new targeted financial sanctions under the Charter of the United Nations Act 1945, adding several individuals and one organization to its sanctions list as part of international counterterrorism and security measures.
According to Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), Foreign Minister Penny Wong approved the listing of three individuals and one entity through the Charter of the United Nations (Listed Persons and Entities) Amendment (No. 1) Instrument 2026.
In addition, four more individuals were added under the United Nations Security Council’s Sudan sanctions framework.
Among the newly listed individuals are Bashir Zaib, Hammal Rehan, Jeeyand Baloch, Al-Goney Hamdan Dagalo, Alvaro Andres Quijano Becerra, Claudia Viviana Oliveros Forero, and Mateo Andres Duque Botero.
The banned entity named in the sanctions list is the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA).
Under the sanctions, all assets linked to the listed individuals and entity may be frozen, and any person or organization dealing with those assets without official authorization could face legal penalties.
The restrictions also prohibit directly or indirectly providing financial support or assets to sanctioned individuals or groups.
Australian authorities stated that the measures were introduced in line with United Nations Security Council Resolution 1373, which requires countries to block funds and economic resources connected to terrorism or terrorist activities.
The government further said that listed persons or entities may apply for the revocation of sanctions through the Australian Foreign Minister, while applications for limited financial permits can also be submitted under specific legal provisions.
The latest sanctions are part of Australia’s broader efforts to strengthen international security cooperation and combat terrorism financing globally.
