Sanctions "impeding" North Korea's COVID-19 efforts, UN human rights chief warns



COVID-19 Sanctions “impeding” North Korea’s COVID-19 efforts, UN human rights chief warns After accusing Pyongyang of crimes against humanity, statement is UN human rights chief's second on DPRK this month Jacob Fromer March 24, 2020 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON DPRK Today Sanctions have "impeded" the ability of countries -- including North Korea -- to stop the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, the UN's top human rights official said on Tuesday. The comment, from UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet, comes despite Pyongyang's persistent claims -- rejected by many experts as impossible -- that the DPRK has had no infections of the highly contagious virus within its borders. Sanctions have "impeded" the ability of countries -- including North Korea -- to stop the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, the UN's top human rights official said on Tuesday. The comment, from UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet, comes despite Pyongyang's persistent claims -- rejected by many experts as impossible -- that the DPRK has had no infections of the highly contagious virus within its borders. Try unlimited access Only $1 for four weeks Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis Year-one discount if you continue past $1 trial period 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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Sanctions “impeding” North Korea’s COVID-19 efforts, UN human rights chief warns

After accusing Pyongyang of crimes against humanity, statement is UN human rights chief's second on DPRK this month

Jacob Fromer March 24, 2020

Sanctions “impeding” North Korea’s COVID-19 efforts, UN human rights chief warns

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Sanctions have "impeded" the ability of countries -- including North Korea -- to stop the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, the UN's top human rights official said on Tuesday.

The comment, from UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet, comes despite Pyongyang's persistent claims -- rejected by many experts as impossible -- that the DPRK has had no infections of the highly contagious virus within its borders.

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