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'Deeply concerned': Australia sanctions Taliban leaders

Australia is deeply concerned at the deteriorating situation in Afghanistan, Penny Wong says. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

Top Taliban officials have been sanctioned and banned from travelling to Australia as the federal government increases pressure on the militant group.

Australia has placed the measures on three Taliban ministers and Afghanistan's chief justice, which means Australians from Saturday will be prohibited from supplying them with arms or similar services, and using or dealing with their assets and funds.

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