"DEMOCRATIC PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF KOREA"

“DPR Korea has never been more isolated from the international community than at this point in time,” said the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the DPRK, adding that the isolation is having “a dramatic impact on the human rights of the people inside of the country and dampens hopes of achieving sustainable peace and security on the Korean peninsula.” UNIFEED

Ambassador Kim Song of the DPRK told the General Assembly’s General Debate that “the possible outbreak of a new war on the Korean peninsula is contained not because of the US’ mercy” but because “our state is growing reliable deterrent that can control the hostile forces in their attempts for military invasion.” UNIFEED

IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi said he hoped to be in Tehran “very soon to address these pressing matters that will provide the necessary assurances to the world that there is no concern and also pave the way for other important diplomatic efforts which are needed to come to a satisfactory situation when it comes to the nuclear programme in the Islamic Republic of Iran.” IAEA

Secretary-General Antonio Guterres welcomed the announcement by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) and the Republic of Korea (ROK) “of the resumption of the Panmunjom and inter-Korean liaison office communication channels today, as well as the reconnection of the military hotline,” spokesperson Farhan Haq said today. UNIFEED

Mexico’s Secretary of Foreign Affairs Marcelo Ebrard said, “we must make the utmost effort in conflict situations- but it is also true that humanitarian space and concerns are also linked to inequities” as well as to “the impact of sanctions imposed on countries creating crisis-like humanitarian situations, with a lot of human suffering.” UNIFEED

The head of the United Nations nuclear watchdog expressed concern that Iran has not yet provided “the necessary explanation” on the presence of nuclear material particles at three locations, as requested by the Agency. IAEA

Gaza children living in ‘hell on earth’ Secretary-General tells General Assembly, as calls for end to violence crescendo, news of Israel-Hamas ceasefire breaks.

Gaza children living in ‘hell on earth’ Secretary-General tells General Assembly, as calls for end to violence crescendo, news of Israel-Hamas ceasefire breaks.

Gaza children living in ‘hell on earth’ Secretary-General tells General Assembly, as calls for end to violence crescendo, news of Israel-Hamas ceasefire breaks.

Speakers differ over implementation of ‘responsibility to protect’ principle, as General Assembly considers draft resolution on atrocity crime prevention.