North Korea sanctions panel avoids extended disruption after 11th-hour agreement



News North Korea sanctions panel avoids extended disruption after 11th-hour agreement UK coordinator for UN Panel of Experts to step down following Russian and Chinese opposition to his role, sources say Chad O'Carroll May 11, 2023 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON The U.N. headquarters in New York \| Image: Getty Images via Canva The U.N. Panel of Experts tasked with monitoring North Korea sanctions has narrowly avoided a disruption to its operations, after an 11th-hour compromise that will force the U.K. coordinator to step down, multiple sources familiar with deliberations told NK News on condition of anonymity. The Panel, which produces in-depth biannual reports on DPRK sanctions violations, faced an “unprecedented” situation last week that threatened its ability to continue work because of Security Council discord between representatives of P3 members (the U.S., U.K. and France) and China and Russia. The U.N. Panel of Experts tasked with monitoring North Korea sanctions has narrowly avoided a disruption to its operations, after an 11th-hour compromise that will force the U.K. coordinator to step down, multiple sources familiar with deliberations told NK News on condition of anonymity. The Panel, which produces in-depth biannual reports on DPRK sanctions violations, faced an “unprecedented” situation last week that threatened its ability to continue work because of Security Council discord between representatives of P3 members (the U.S., U.K. and France) and China and Russia. 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 sanctions panel avoids extended disruption after 11th-hour agreement

UK coordinator for UN Panel of Experts to step down following Russian and Chinese opposition to his role, sources say

Chad O'Carroll May 11, 2023

North Korea sanctions panel avoids extended disruption after 11th-hour agreement

The U.N. headquarters in New York | Image: Getty Images via Canva

The U.N. Panel of Experts tasked with monitoring North Korea sanctions has narrowly avoided a disruption to its operations, after an 11th-hour compromise that will force the U.K. coordinator to step down, multiple sources familiar with deliberations told NK News on condition of anonymity.

The Panel, which produces in-depth biannual reports on DPRK sanctions violations, faced an “unprecedented” situation last week that threatened its ability to continue work because of Security Council discord between representatives of P3 members (the U.S., U.K. and France) and China and Russia.