North Korea calls for Commission of Inquiry retraction, U.S. apology



News North Korea calls for Commission of Inquiry retraction, U.S. apology North Korean editorial attacks COI credibility, levels homophobic abuse at commissioner Hamish Macdonald January 29, 2015 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Eric Lafforgue North Korea called for the retraction of a UN Commission Of Inquiry (COI) report condemning Pyongyang's human rights record and for an apology from the U.S. for "campaigning" against the country in an editorial published on Thursday. The Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) commentary is one of several recently published articles criticizing the COI following revelations that high-profile defector Shin Dong-hyuk had changed elements of his story and testimony to the UN. North Korea called for the retraction of a UN Commission Of Inquiry (COI) report condemning Pyongyang's human rights record and for an apology from the U.S. for "campaigning" against the country in an editorial published on Thursday. The Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) commentary is one of several recently published articles criticizing the COI following revelations that high-profile defector Shin Dong-hyuk had changed elements of his story and testimony to the UN. Become a member for less than $5.75 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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North Korea calls for Commission of Inquiry retraction, U.S. apology

North Korean editorial attacks COI credibility, levels homophobic abuse at commissioner

Hamish Macdonald January 29, 2015

North Korea calls for Commission of Inquiry retraction, U.S. apology

Eric Lafforgue

North Korea called for the retraction of a UN Commission Of Inquiry (COI) report condemning Pyongyang's human rights record and for an apology from the U.S. for "campaigning" against the country in an editorial published on Thursday.

The Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) commentary is one of several recently published articles criticizing the COI following revelations that high-profile defector Shin Dong-hyuk had changed elements of his story and testimony to the UN.

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