Australia has announced sanctions against Terrorgram, an online white supremacist group, following similar measures in the U.S. and UK.
are restrictions governments can impose on people, organisations, and other countries.
Foreign Minister Penny Wong said the radical neo-Nazi organisation operates entirely online, using encrypted messaging apps like Telegram.
The government has also reinforced sanctions against four other white supremacist groups and the new leader of Hezbollah.
Terrorgram
Terrorgram is a global neo-Nazi group primarily based on social media, promoting white supremacy and racially-motivated violence.
The online group has “motivated,” facilitated,” and “glorified” terrorist attacks, including a 2022 mass shooting at an LGBTQ+ nightclub in Slovakia, according to American and British officials.
The UK and U.S. have listed Terrorgram as a terrorist organisation in recent months.
Australia
Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong has announced a.
Anyone financing the group, or using its finances, faces up to 10 years in jail and large fines.
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She said the sanctions were designed to stop extremist groups recruiting and radicalising people online.
In a statement, Wong added the measure was part of “ongoing work to combat antisemitism”.
Australia has seen an uptick in antisemitic attacks in recent months, including spray-painted slurs on businesses and homes, and the firebombing of a Melbourne synagogue.
Federal police are looking into whetherhave paid any of the suspects to carry out the attacks.
Wong did not confirm when asked if Terrorgram is linked to the recent surge in antisemitic attacks.
“There’s certainly evidence that Terrorgram is used by people in Australia,” Wong told reporters.
Designations
Australia has updated its terror designations on four white supremacist organisations, including the neo-Nazi group the National Socialist Order. The move means any association in Australia remains illegal.
Wong also announced sanctions against Naim Qassem, the new leader of, which Australia has listed as a
Qassem took over from Hassan Nasrallah after he was assassinated by Israeli forces in September.
