CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Additionally, prisoners are subjected to torture and inhumane treatment by North Korean authorities. Public and secret executions of prisoners, including children, especially in cases of escape attempts, and infanticides (forced abortions and baby killings upon birth) often occur.

Detailed explanation-2: -The report unequivocally concluded that the North Korean government systematically violated human rights including freedom of thought, expression and religion; freedom from discrimination; freedom of movement and residence; and the right to food.

Detailed explanation-3: -North Korea–Syria relations (Arabic: ; Korean: - ) have been very strong and close since the 1960s, when North Korea provided military assistance to Syria in its wars with Israel. Both states maintain embassies in the other country’s respective capitals.

Detailed explanation-4: -North Koreans who are forcibly repatriated are reportedly commonly subjected to summary execution, torture, arbitrary detention, forced abortion, and other forms of gender-based violence. The international community must act to hold accountable those responsible for these human rights abuses.