UN working to confirm forced repatriations of North Koreans, special envoy says



News UN working to confirm forced repatriations of North Koreans, special envoy says Elizabeth Salmon raises concern about some 1,500 DPRK nationals imprisoned in China as North Korea opens borders Ifang Bremer September 12, 2023 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Chinese police near the North Korean border at night \| Image: Dandong Public Security Bureau (published Sept. 12, 2023) The U.N. special envoy for North Korean human rights said the U.N. is “analyzing multiple sources” to determine if China is forcibly repatriating North Koreans detained in the country as the DPRK opens its borders. “We are analyzing multiple sources. But what I can say to you is that I am very concerned,” Elizabeth Salmon said at a press conference in Seoul on Tuesday, marking the end of her second official visit to South Korea. The U.N. special envoy for North Korean human rights said the U.N. is “analyzing multiple sources” to determine if China is forcibly repatriating North Koreans detained in the country as the DPRK opens its borders. “We are analyzing multiple sources. But what I can say to you is that I am very concerned,” Elizabeth Salmon said at a press conference in Seoul on Tuesday, marking the end of her second official visit to South Korea. 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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UN working to confirm forced repatriations of North Koreans, special envoy says

Elizabeth Salmon raises concern about some 1,500 DPRK nationals imprisoned in China as North Korea opens borders

Ifang Bremer September 12, 2023

UN working to confirm forced repatriations of North Koreans, special envoy says

Chinese police near the North Korean border at night | Image: Dandong Public Security Bureau (published Sept. 12, 2023)

The U.N. special envoy for North Korean human rights said the U.N. is “analyzing multiple sources” to determine if China is forcibly repatriating North Koreans detained in the country as the DPRK opens its borders.

“We are analyzing multiple sources. But what I can say to you is that I am very concerned,” Elizabeth Salmon said at a press conference in Seoul on Tuesday, marking the end of her second official visit to South Korea.

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