Geneva: The U.N. Human Rights Council is set to address concerns regarding North Korea's deployment of troops to Russia, aimed at supporting the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. This issue will be included in the latest resolution concerning Pyongyang's human rights situation, as indicated in documents released on Sunday.
According to Yonhap News Agency, the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights has made public a draft resolution regarding North Korea's human rights conditions. The draft, submitted by Poland and Australia on Thursday, urges North Korea to avoid using deadly and excessive force at its borders and elsewhere. The resolution highlights the potential for such actions to worsen civilian distress, contribute to human rights violations, and destabilize international security.
Unlike previous resolutions, this year's draft specifically underscores the implications for global security. The draft is anticipated to be adopted during the 58th session of the U.N. Human Rights Council, scheduled from April 2 to April 4, following discussions among member states.
South Korea has continued its support by co-sponsoring the resolution for the third year in a row.