China rejects calls to protect North Korean refugees in UN human rights review



News China rejects calls to protect North Korean refugees in UN human rights review ROK and Czech Republic recommended China refrain from forcibly repatriating defectors following reports of deportations Ifang Bremer July 8, 2024 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON North Koreans boarding a train \| Image: NK News (Oct. 2016) China has rejected recommendations that it protect North Korean refugees and refrain from forcibly repatriating them, following a comprehensive U.N. review of Beijing’s human rights record. The recommendations by South Korea and the Czech Republic were part of China’s Universal Periodic Review (UPR), which concluded last Thursday. China has rejected recommendations that it protect North Korean refugees and refrain from forcibly repatriating them, following a comprehensive U.N. review of Beijing’s human rights record. The recommendations by South Korea and the Czech Republic were part of China’s Universal Periodic Review (UPR), which concluded last Thursday. 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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China rejects calls to protect North Korean refugees in UN human rights review

ROK and Czech Republic recommended China refrain from forcibly repatriating defectors following reports of deportations

Ifang Bremer July 8, 2024

China rejects calls to protect North Korean refugees in UN human rights review

North Koreans boarding a train | Image: NK News (Oct. 2016)

China has rejected recommendations that it protect North Korean refugees and refrain from forcibly repatriating them, following a comprehensive U.N. review of Beijing’s human rights record.

The recommendations by South Korea and the Czech Republic were part of China’s Universal Periodic Review (UPR), which concluded last Thursday.

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