Australian Government Sanctions Three MH17 Culprits

A relative of an Australian victim of Malaysia Airlines jet MH17 touches a memorial that was unveiled outside Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, July 17, 2015. Reuters/David Gray/File photo

Three men involved in the downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 have been sanctioned by the Australian government.

The government has been working with the Netherlands and European Union to co-ordinate sanctions on the trio convicted by the District Court of The Hague in November 2022 for their contribution to the downing of MH17 and the murder of all 298 people on board, including 38 Australian citizens or residents.