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State of the World 2014/2015

This has been a devastating year for those seeking to stand up for human rights and for those caught up…

February 25, 2015

Press Release

New Satellite Images Show Scale of North Korea’s Repressive Prison Camps

New satellite images showing the on-going development of North Korea’s two largest political prison camps.

December 4, 2013

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North Korea: New satellite images show continued investment in the infrastructure of repression

In October 2013, Amnesty International commissioned analysis of satellite images of political prison camp (kwanliso) 15 at Yodok in South…

December 2, 2013

Press Release

North Korea Escalates Border Crackdown on “Despicable Human Scum” Who Leave Country Without Permission

A North Korean government ministry’s latest threat of harsh punishment against people leaving the country without permission renews concerns about…

June 21, 2013

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Annual Report: North Korea 2013

Democratic People's Republic of Korea Head of state Kim Jong-un Head of government Choe Yong-rim Systematic human rights violations remained…

May 20, 2013

Press Release

Media Roundtable to Discuss New North Korea Satellite Imagery

Amnesty International USA (AIUSA) will hold a media roundtable to discuss new satellite imagery emerging from North Korea on Friday,…

March 7, 2013

Press Release

North Korea’s Catastrophic Human Rights Record Overshadows ‘Day of the Sun’g, Says Amnesty International

North Korea's 'Day of the Sun' -- the official title for the centenary of founder Kim Il-sung's birth -- is…

April 10, 2012

Press Release

Amnesty International Urges China to Avoid Forced Repatriation of North Korean Defectors

A group of 21 North Koreans must not be forcibly repatriated by the Chinese government, Amnesty International said amid reports…

February 14, 2012

Press Release

Kim Jong-il’s Death Could be Opportunity for Human Rights in North Korea, Says Amnesty International

The death of North Korean leader Kim Jong-il and assumption of power by his son, Kim Jong-un, present an important…

December 19, 2011

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Annual Report: North Korea 2011

Head of state: Kim Jong-il Head of government: Choe Yong-rim (replaced Kim Yong-il in June) Death penalty: retentionist Population: 24…

June 20, 2011

Press Release

Amnesty International Releases Images Revealing True Size of Political Prison Camps in North Korea

Amnesty International Media ReleaseFor Immediate ReleaseTuesday, May 3, 2011Amnesty International Releases Images Revealing True Size of Political Prison Camps in…

May 6, 2011

Press Release

Amnesty International Releases Images Revealing True Size of Political Prison Camps in North Korea

Amnesty International Media ReleaseFor Immediate ReleaseTuesday, May 3, 2011Amnesty International Releases Images Revealing True Size of Political Prison Camps in…

May 6, 2011