UN chief calls for prosecuting human rights violators in North Korea



News UN chief calls for prosecuting human rights violators in North Korea António Guterres says DPRK has further repressed rights and freedoms in last year, including through COVID restrictions Ifang Bremer August 31, 2022 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON North Korean soldiers walking in the street with guns in Sariwon on Sept. 11, 2008 \| Image: Eric Lafforgue U.N. chief António Guterres called for efforts to “prosecute and bring to justice” human rights violators in North Korea on Wednesday, stating that the DPRK has further repressed the rights and freedoms of its citizens in the last year. The secretary-general delivered the recommendations and findings in his annual report on North Korean human rights to the U.N. General Assembly, which requested the document last December due to member states’ concerns over the situation in the country. U.N. chief António Guterres called for efforts to “prosecute and bring to justice” human rights violators in North Korea on Wednesday, stating that the DPRK has further repressed the rights and freedoms of its citizens in the last year. The secretary-general delivered the recommendations and findings in his annual report on North Korean human rights to the U.N. General Assembly, which requested the document last December due to member states’ concerns over the situation in the country. 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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UN chief calls for prosecuting human rights violators in North Korea

António Guterres says DPRK has further repressed rights and freedoms in last year, including through COVID restrictions

Ifang Bremer August 31, 2022

UN chief calls for prosecuting human rights violators in North Korea

North Korean soldiers walking in the street with guns in Sariwon on Sept. 11, 2008 | Image: Eric Lafforgue

U.N. chief António Guterres called for efforts to “prosecute and bring to justice” human rights violators in North Korea on Wednesday, stating that the DPRK has further repressed the rights and freedoms of its citizens in the last year.

The secretary-general delivered the recommendations and findings in his annual report on North Korean human rights to the U.N. General Assembly, which requested the document last December due to member states’ concerns over the situation in the country.

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