China: 'Bad idea' for U.N. council to discuss North Korea rights

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China said on Tuesday it would be a "bad idea" for the United Nations Security Council to revive discussions on human rights in North Korea, which has been accused by a U.N. inquiry of abuses comparable to Nazi-era atrocities. U.N. diplomats, speaking on condition of anonymity, have said the council could hold another meeting on the human rights situation in North Korea next month when the United States is president of the 15-member body. "I heard the suggestion, I believe it's a bad idea," said China's U.N. ambassador, Liu Jieyi.




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