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Date : December 20, 2015
UN GA adopts NK human rights resolution calling for ICC referral
   http://www.koreatimesus.com/un-general-assembly-adopts-n-korea-human-r [807]
The U.N. General Assembly adopted a resolution calling for the referral of North Korea to the International Criminal Court for its human rights violations.

A total of 119 nations voted for the resolution, while 19 nations voted against it, and 48 nations abstained. It is the second time that a U.N. General Assembly resolution has called for Pyongyang's referral to the ICC.

The Security Council held discussions on the issue after the latest resolution passed through the Third Committee. However, the chances of an actual referral by the Security Council are slim, since General Assembly resolutions are not legally binding, and China and Russia are expected to veto such a move.

Source: The Korea Times


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