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Ethiopia freezes work permits for North Korean nationals: Addis Ababa

Ethiopia details measures prior to passage of Resolution demanding laborer repatriation

Ethiopia’s Ministry of Labour and Social affairs has frozen dozens of work permits issued to North Korean nationals in line with UN Security Council (UNSC) sanctions, according to the government's implementation report submitted to the 1718 Committee.

The report, dated November 28, was recently uploaded by the Committee and covers UNSC resolutions 2371 and 2375, both passed in 2017.

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