China repatriated at least 260 more North Koreans last month, rights groups say



News China repatriated at least 260 more North Koreans last month, rights groups say Case is latest in series of alleged force repatriations that have raised concerns about abuses those sent back face Ifang Bremer \| Joon Ha Park \| Lina Park May 3, 2024 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON A bridge over the Yalu River in Dandong City, Southeast Liaoning Province, China, June 2016 \| Image: NK News China forcibly repatriated at least 260 more North Koreans in late April, according to two South Korean human rights groups, the latest in a series of reported forced repatriations since last year that have raised concerns about the punishment that those sent back face in the DPRK. Approximately 200 North Koreans were forcibly returned to the DPRK from Changbai Korean Autonomous County in China’s Jilin Province on April 26, Jang Se-yul, chief of the North Korean People’s Liberation Front, told NK News on Friday. China also sent back at least 61 other North Koreans against their will from Tumen, Hunchun © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by Trending

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China repatriated at least 260 more North Koreans last month, rights groups say

Case is latest in series of alleged force repatriations that have raised concerns about abuses those sent back face

Ifang Bremer | Joon Ha Park | Lina Park May 3, 2024

China repatriated at least 260 more North Koreans last month, rights groups say

A bridge over the Yalu River in Dandong City, Southeast Liaoning Province, China, June 2016 | Image: NK News

China forcibly repatriated at least 260 more North Koreans in late April, according to two South Korean human rights groups, the latest in a series of reported forced repatriations since last year that have raised concerns about the punishment that those sent back face in the DPRK.

Approximately 200 North Koreans were forcibly returned to the DPRK from Changbai Korean Autonomous County in China’s Jilin Province on April 26, Jang Se-yul, chief of the North Korean People’s Liberation Front, told NK News on Friday.

China also sent back at least 61 other North Koreans against their will from Tumen, Hunchun

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