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China Deports 'Large Number' of North Koreans, Seoul Reports

The South Korean unification ministry has confirmed that a "large number" of North Koreans have been repatriated from China, in line with claims made by rights groups. Many North Koreans escape repression and poverty by crossing the border into China, where they face the risk of arrest and deportation. Activists warn that those who are forced to return home could face severe punishment, including death sentences. South Korea has expressed its regret over the situation and emphasized that North Korean defectors should not be forcibly repatriated against their will. China, North Korea's strongest ally and trading partner, has not addressed the specific deportation claims.

via FRANCE 24 English|

#asiapacific #china #human-rights

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North Korea's Failed Spy Satellite Launch Prompts Vow for Second Attempt

North Korea's ruling party has criticised officials responsible for the failed launch of a military spy satellite on 31 May, calling it the "gravest failure". The Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea demanded a probe into the "serious" failure and reiterated a pledge to soon successfully launch its spy satellite. The US, South Korea and Japan denounced the launch, which violated UN resolutions. Analysts have said there is significant technological overlap between the development of intercontinental ballistic missiles and space launch capabilities.

via FRANCE 24 English|

#asiapacific #missile-technology #north-korea

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Pakistan arrests trafficking suspects after Greek boat tragedy, as Greek coast guard faces scrutiny.

Pakistan authorities have arrested 12 alleged human traffickers following the sinking of a boat off the Greek coast, which is feared to have killed hundreds of migrants. The suspects were arrested in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, where they were involved in sending local youths to Libya for the onward journey to Europe. The police are interrogating them for their alleged roles in luring, trapping and sending locals abroad after extracting huge amounts of money from them.

via FRANCE 24 English|

#arrests #asiapacific #greece

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Xi emphasizes importance of military training for combat readiness.

Chinese President Xi Jinping has called on the country's military to strengthen training for "actual combat" amid heightened tension in the region after Beijing conducted military drills intended to intimidate Taiwan. Xi's comments come after China concluded three days of military drills launched in response to a visit by Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen to the United States. Beijing sees self-ruled Taiwan as its territory and is also enraged by a plan for US forces to use a growing number of bases in the Philippines, including one near Taiwan.

via FRANCE 24 English|

#asiapacific #china #military

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Azerbaijan accused of breaking ceasefire with Armenia by Russia.

Russia has accused Azerbaijan of violating the ceasefire agreement with Armenia by letting its troops cross over the demarcation line. Azerbaijan's defence ministry said it has taken control of some auxiliary roads in its Armenian-majority breakaway region of Nagorno-Karabakh over which it has fought two wars with arch-foe Armenia. The sole road linking Karabakh to Armenia, the Lachin corridor, has been for months under Azerbaijani blockade, which Yerevan says has led to a humanitarian crisis in the enclave. Armenia has also accused Russian peacekeepers of failing to protect ethnic Armenians living in the restive region.

via FRANCE 24 English|

#armenia #asiapacific #azerbaijan