UNSC to Vote on New Sanctions Against DPRK

[Navarro]

"The U.N. Security Council is expected to vote Wednesday on new and tighter sanctions to choke off funding to North Korea’s illicit nuclear and ballistic missile programs. The United States and China have been negotiating the new measures since shortly after Pyongyang’s September 9 nuclear test. All 15 council members are now considering the draft text. Most significantly, if adopted, the resolution will target North Korea’s coal export industry, which according to global trade figures is expected to generate more than $1 billion in revenue this year"
http://www.voanews.com/a/un-security-council-likely-to-impose-dprk-sanctions/3615496.html

 

[RiffRaff]

This is not a repeat from 2015. Or 2014. Or 2013. Or 2012. Or 2011.... :roll:

 

[DEFCON Warning System]

I am certain these new sanctions will really get NK to change. Sure.

 

[Navarro]

"UN Security Council members unanimously approved a draft resolution providing for the introduction of new sanctions against the DPRK ... calling it a 'clear message that North Korea should stop provocations and fulfill international obligations' ... also provides for the introduction of screening baggage traveling into and out of North Korea on the subject of transportation of prohibited items ... Representative of the Russian Federation to the United Nations Vladimir Safronkov said that the draft resolution should not be used to stifle the country's economy ... 'Russia has supported the adoption of the sanctions the UN Security Council resolution against North Korea in response to North Korea's nuclear test'"
Original: http://www.interfax.ru/world/539301
Translated: https://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=ru&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.interfax.ru%2Fworld%2F539301