Angola has deported dozens of North Korean workers from its territory, the country’s Minister for Foreign Affairs – Manual Augusto – said on Tuesday.

In a news article posted on the ministry’s website, Augusto is quoted as saying the move was in line with the country’s adherence to United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolutions against North Korea.

“Angola, as it had in its territory some expatriates from North Korea, was compelled, in compliance with United Nations resolutions, to repatriate these elements of North Korea,” Augusto said.

“Angola does it in strict compliance with UN resolutions, in particular the sanctions applied