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Australia imposes sanctions on Egypt-based militant group

Australia has imposed financial sanctions on the Egypt-based militant group Ansar Bayt al-Maqdis.

 

Foreign Minister Julie Bishop said in a statement Wednesday that the sanctions accorded with a United Nations Security Council resolution on preventing and suppressing terrorist acts. Breaching the sanctions carries a potential maximum 10 years in prison.

 


פרסום ראשון: 02.25.15, 07:36