U.S. Imposes Sanctions on 37 Individuals in 13 Countries for Human Rights Abuses

Iranian intelligence officers, Chinese officials, and Afghanistan government ministers among those targeted in coordinated actions with UK and Canada.

The U.S. has imposed sanctions and visa restrictions on 37 individuals across 13 countries for human rights abuses.
Two Iranian intelligence officers involved in recruiting individuals to plot against regime opponents in the U.S. are among those sanctioned.
Two Chinese officials connected to human rights abuses in Xinjiang and two Afghanistan government ministers accused of repressing women and girls are also targeted.
The sanctions block access to U.S. property and bank accounts and prevent the targeted people and companies from doing business with Americans.
The actions were taken in coordination with the United Kingdom and Canada.

United States Department of State