Resolution calling for North Korea to immediately release victims of abduction Adopted by the United Nations November 15, 7:37
The UN adopted a resolution calling on North Korea to immediately release victims of Japanese abductions, renewing the international community's concerns and dissatisfaction with human rights violations in North Korea.
This resolution was jointly proposed to the United Nations Commission this month by about 60 countries, including Japan and the United States, and was adopted without vote on the 14th.
The resolution points out that 10.9 million citizens of North Korea are undernourished, and that human rights violations such as torture and imprisonment have been carried out, as well as the accuracy of all abductees. We are seeking information and prompt release.
The resolution was adopted for the 15th consecutive year, renewing the concerns and dissatisfaction of the international community.
Prior to the adoption, Mr. Yasuhisa Kawamura, deputy ambassador to Japan, emphasized that the abductees have been waiting for rescue for more than 40 years in a place far from their homeland, and their families have been suffering while waiting for their return. I wanted to do it, and appealed for the immediate release of the abductees.
On the other hand, UN Ambassador Kim Sung, without mentioning the abduction issue, insisted that “the resolution is a big deal,” and left the seat just before the vote. Russia, Venezuela and Belarus, where human rights violations were pointed out, did not participate in the voting.
Japan, on the other hand, has been deeply involved from the drafting stage, but only supports the draft created by the EU = European Union, and UN diplomatic sources overstimulate North Korea. Some people think that they have avoided this.
The United Nations delegation in Japan explains that this is a comprehensive decision that takes into account the circumstances surrounding Japan-North Korea relations.