April 26, 2024
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Sri Lanka imposes visa restrictions for North Koreans

Sri Lanka implements measures following North Korean illicit activity in the country

Sri Lanka has imposed enhanced visa restrictions for North Koreans entering the country in response to UN Security Council (UNSC) sanctions, according to the country’s implementation report for Resolution 2321.

The report, dated September 15, follows details in the 2017 report by a UN Panel of Experts (PoE) - tasked with monitoring sanctions implementation - of North Korea's illicit activities in Sri Lanka.

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