Australian government urged by HRW to strengthen human rights sanctions process, especially involving Asia and China.

Human Rights Watch has called on the Australian government to enhance its human rights sanctions process amid a review by the Senate Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade References Committee. The organization urges for stronger engagement with civil society and more frequent use of targeted sanctions, such as visa bans and asset freezes, against individuals involved in serious human rights abuses, particularly in Asia. Notably, it highlights omissions regarding Chinese officials implicated in violations.

September 22, 2024
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